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CFC CG 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 7 wins and 5 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Globe stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Globe feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Globe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Globe 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.#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Globe holds on and takes a little breather.
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.#SUB#
Globe looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
#T1#
Globe is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Globe's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute 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.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Hunter prevents Globe from improving his position.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Globe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Globe is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Globe avoid being mounted?
Hunter trying to control the pace. #T2#
Globe moves into full guard.
Globe 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: Globe (2) vs (2) Hunter
Globe tries to pass to full mount but Hunter defends it.
Globe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hunter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hunter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Globe (2) vs (6) Hunter#SUB2#
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Globe is looking for a sweep.
Globe is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Globe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Hunter is trying to control. Globe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Globe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter trying to control but Globe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Globe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Globe wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter stands and throws Globe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (2) vs (9) Hunter
You can see the frustration on Globe's face as Hunter controls the position.
Globe wants to control but Hunter postures up.#T5#
Hunter wants to control but Globe is keeping him busy.
Globe tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Globe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (4) vs (9) Hunter
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Globe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hunter as he works his way to full guard.
Globe looking to pass the guard.
Globe trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Globe being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Globe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Globe has Hunter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (4) vs (11) Hunter
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Globe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Hunter controlling from the top position.
Globe working a defensive guard here.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Globe.
Hunter stands and throws Globe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (4) vs (14) Hunter
Globe is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Globe is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Globe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter wants to advance to full mount but Globe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Globe is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Globe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9##SUB#
Globe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter trying to control but Globe is working from the bottom.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Globe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10##SUB#
Globe working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Globe trying to control the position.
Globe wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Globe is defending it quite comfortably.
Globe manages to get to full guard.
#T11##SUB#
Globe looking for subs off his back but Hunter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Globe works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Globe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Globe trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is keen to just control but Globe is a slippery customer.
Globe wants to get back to full guard.
Globe keeping control of the position.
Hunter prevents Globe from improving his position.
Hunter is keen to just control but Globe is a slippery customer.#T13#
Globe tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter is trying to control. Globe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hunter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Globe. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (4) vs (17) Hunter
Globe tries to improve position but can't.
Globe wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Globe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Globe is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Globe is letting Hunter control him for a moment.
Globe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Globe! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (4) vs (20) Hunter
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Globe is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunter has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Globe (4) vs (23) Hunter
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to stick to Globe's back but Globe is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Globe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (6) vs (23) Hunter
Globe wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #SUB#
Globe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (6) vs (25) Hunter
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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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 15 wins and 4 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Django drives through with a takedown into Trismegistus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Django got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trismegistus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Django has managed to get both his arms back between Trismegistus's legs - danger averted.
Django wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to work for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Trismegistus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Django
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Django is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Trismegistus wants to finish this one by submission but Django is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trismegistus. #T1#
Trismegistus fails to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Django
Trismegistus 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#
Trismegistus is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Django has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Trismegistus has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Django taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Trismegistus doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Yojizo Trismegistus 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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Undercard bout
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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 18 wins and 2 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Womack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prochazka swivels and escapes.
Womack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prochazka tries to avoid it but Womack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prochazka to the ground. Prochazka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Womack with a poor takedown #TD#
and Prochazka counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Womack
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.#SUB#
Prochazka 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 Prochazka.
Womack has his hands clasped together around Prochazka's back. He's all about the action.
Womack wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Womack tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg. #T1#
Prochazka is looking to advance position but Womack won't allow it. #SUB#
Prochazka seems to be working for a kimura but Womack defends the submission attempt.
Prochazka trying to mount his opponent but Womack defends it.
Womack is doing well to control the position and prevent Prochazka from advancing to side control.
Womack trying to control here.
#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Womack still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Womack has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (2) vs (4) Womack#T2#
Prochazka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Prochazka looking for submissions off his back.
Womack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prochazka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prochazka tries to get to full guard but Womack has control of the leg.
Prochazka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Prochazka has his foot on Womack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Womack works his way back into a safe position though.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Prochazka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Womack passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (7) Womack#SUB2#
Womack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prochazka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prochazka sneaks back into half guard.
Womack prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
Womack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working. #T4#
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Womack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Womack postures up.
Prochazka 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: Prochazka (4) vs (7) Womack
Womack tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Womack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Womack tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Womack is not content to let Prochazka control the position.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womack tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg. #SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well.
Prochazka is thwarting Womack's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a kimura but Womack is defending it quite comfortably.
Prochazka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7##SUB#
Prochazka 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 Prochazka.
Womack is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
Prochazka is trying to control. Womack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Prochazka seems to be looking for submissions.
Prochazka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (7) vs (7) Womack#T8#
Womack stops Prochazka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Womack tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Prochazka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Womack turns into him and now he's in Prochazka's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (7) vs (9) Womack
Prochazka working a defensive guard here.
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (9) vs (9) Womack#T9#
Womack being controlled here, momentarily.
Womack keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Womack but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womack is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Prochazka preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Womack working for a triangle but Prochazka defends it easily.
Womack pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka stands and throws Womack's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (12) vs (9) Womack
Prochazka wants to control but Womack is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T11##SUB#
Prochazka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Womack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prochazka but great work by Womack. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (12) vs (13) Womack
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Womack trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T12#
Prochazka is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka is working hard here to advance position.
Prochazka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (14) vs (13) Womack
Womack is refusing to be controlled, as Prochazka sits in half guard.
Womack is looking for a sweep. Prochazka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Womack is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Womack is controlling Prochazka's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13##SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well. #SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womack controlling the position for now.
Prochazka wants to free his trapped foot but Womack is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Prochazka 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. Prochazka eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Womack is defending well.
Womack wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prochazka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Womack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womack keeping hold of Prochazka's head, controlling as best he can.
Prochazka tries to pass to full mount but Womack defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Yuri Prochazka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 26 wins and 13 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sisko with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sisko won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (0) Sisko
Le Boulder taking a breather here. #SUB#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Le Boulder controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le Boulder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Sisko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sisko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisko won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount. #T2#
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Sisko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sisko makes his way to full guard, as Le Boulder worked for a kimura.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sisko looking to control.
#T4#
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
Sisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Sisko is keeping the position.#T5#
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sisko for as long as he can get away with.
Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sisko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (2) Sisko
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Boulder pulls Sisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Le Boulder 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.#T7#
Sisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder is pulling down on Sisko's head to control his posture.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Le Boulder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Le Boulder is controlling Sisko's posture.#T8#
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Boulder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sisko is now in half guard.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is defending well.
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko is trying to control. Le Boulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Boulder trying to hold on to Sisko's head to control him but Sisko postures up.
#T9#
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Le Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Sisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (6) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Boulder moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (9) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sisko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sisko is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position. #T12#
Sisko struggling a bit here.
Sisko is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.#T13#
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.
Further stalling from Le Boulder.#T14#
Le Boulder continues to stall.
Sisko 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.
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Le Boulder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cicerón tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaper defends well and Cicerón ends up having to push Reaper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cicerón is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julián Cicerón. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicerón changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Reaper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cicerón has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Cicerón's takedown attempt.
Cicerón drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cicerón tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reaper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cicerón pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Reaper has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper fails to pull guard.
Cicerón is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cicerón prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cicerón fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón.
Reaper wants to counter the offense by Cicerón and move into the clinch position.
Reaper has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Reaper clinches up with Cicerón and pushes him back against the cage.
Reaper jumps guard but Cicerón turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cicerón can't get the takedown.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cicerón walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón. #CL2#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cicerón has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reaper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Reaper
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reaper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Reaper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón. #T2##SUB#
Cicerón working for a choke but Reaper is defending well.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicerón will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reaper tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cicerón is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Reaper taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Undercard bout
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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 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ngannou as Kruger shoots in.
Ngannou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruger manages to circle out of the way.
Ngannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Ngannou rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ngannou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.#TD#
Ngannou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a triangle here. Kruger is fighting it but it looks tight! Ngannou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kruger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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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 15 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anubis circles away.
Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva, which made it look bad.
Da Silva is looking to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walad Anubis.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Anubis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Anubis
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anubis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anubis can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Da Silva 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.
#T1#
Da Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Anubis
Anubis tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Anubis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #T2#
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Da Silva fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anubis wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (8) vs (0) Anubis#T3#
Anubis trying to control but not successfully.
Anubis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Da Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Da Silva working for the choke. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Anubis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Blue rushes Amida and presses him up against the cage.
Blue looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Amida wants the takedown. Blue is fighting it off but Amida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blue's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Amida
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Amida
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue advances to half guard.
Blue moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Blue has hold of Amida's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Amida tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Blue cranks the arm and Amida screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Amida, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 43 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Totemo takes the fight into the clinch.
Alopodis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Totemo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alopodis stuffs the takedown attempt from Totemo . Totemo gets slowly back to his feet.
Totemo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Totemo clinches.
Alopodis goes for a takedown attempt but Totemo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Totemo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alopodis sprawls well initially but Totemo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Totemo
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.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Totemo looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Totemo 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 (2) vs (4) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis is controlling Totemo 's trapped leg to prevent Totemo from advancing to side control.#T2#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Totemo , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Totemo is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Totemo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Totemo is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Totemo controlling the action here.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (6) vs (4) Totemo #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis avoiding Totemo 's attempts to control his hands.
Totemo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Totemo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Totemo from escaping the position.
Alopodis tries to get the hooks in deep but Totemo pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Totemo right now.
Totemo 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.
Totemo wants to control his opponent's hands but Alopodis gets his hands free.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Totemo from escaping the position.
Totemo breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (6) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (6) Totemo
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alopodis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (8) Totemo
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T6#
Alopodis pulls Totemo in close to his closed guard and prevents Totemo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Totemo has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Totemo is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (11) Totemo
Alopodis holds on to Totemo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Totemo controlling from mount. #T8#
Alopodis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Totemo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (14) Totemo
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Totemo to control.
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Totemo gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
#SUB2#
Totemo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Alopodis escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (14) Totemo #T9#
Totemo is staying active underneath Alopodis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .#SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Totemo wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo looking to control but Alopodis passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis controlling the pace. #T11#
Totemo is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (14) Totemo
Totemo 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#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totemo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Totemo seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#T12##SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis controlling from the top position.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo 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 (13) vs (16) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T13#
Alopodis wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy.
Totemo wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Totemo is very close to passing his half guard.
Totemo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alopodis reverses the position - he's now on top in Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (16) Totemo #T14#
Alopodis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Totemo working for submissions but it's allowed Alopodis to get to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo wins on points by 16 to 15.
Shinayaka Totemo is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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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 20 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sixty Five shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Green
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Sixty Five drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sixty Five has Green in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Green#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green passes Sixty Five's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard but Green has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (5) Green
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sixty Five manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Green tries for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five struggling a bit here.
Sixty Five tries to improve position but can't.
Sixty Five wants to control but Green postures up.#SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sixty Five is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sixty Five manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Green is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it.
Sixty Five is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Green is tapping! Great win for Sixty Five!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five retains his heavyweight title!
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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