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CFC CG 16 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 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Globe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruger sprawls and moves away.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Globe pinned against the cage. Globe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rufus Globe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Globe swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Globe.#TD2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Kruger
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Kruger is sitting in close to Globe's body. Globe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kruger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kruger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Globe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufus Globe!
A relieved looking Rufus Globe 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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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 5 wins and 0 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sullivan shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sullivan pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Sullivan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Sullivan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #T4#
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T5##SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control. #T6##SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7##SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T8##SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9##SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10##SUB#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position. #T11##SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#T14##SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jack Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 3 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Django gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (0) vs (4) Django
Green wants to control but Django postures up.#SUB2#
Django goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Django's guard! Nice work there by Green! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (4) Django#SUB#
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Green drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Green as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Django screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Green! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Walon Green!
Our winner, Walon Green, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 12 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Womack shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Blue closes the distance and pushes Womack back into the cage.
Womack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satan Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Womack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Womack shoots and misses #CL#
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blue.
Womack is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Womack is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Womack to the mat. Womack regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Womack
Blue passes Womack's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blue seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is keen to just control but Womack is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Blue is working for a kimura but Womack is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Blue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Blue is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Blue seems to be working for a kimura but Womack defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Womack wants to get back to full guard.
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#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Womack
Blue works to advance to full mount. Womack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Womack
Womack working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Blue takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (10) vs (0) Womack
Blue trying to control.#SUB#
Blue has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Womack is defending well but eventually Blue manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Womack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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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 2 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Prochazka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) George#SUB2#
George looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Prochazka is defending well. George quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Prochazka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! George celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron George!
An out of breath Aron George 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 16 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.#TD2#
Hunter gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (0) vs (4) Hunter
Da Silva tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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!
Da Silva regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (4) Hunter#SUB#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Hunter tries to break free.
#SUB#
Da Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Hunter is defending it well.
Hunter tries to roll but Da Silva sticks to his back.
Hunter prevents Da Silva from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Hunter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Silva.
Hunter tries to escape the position.
Da Silva struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2##SUB#
Da Silva tightening his grip on Hunter, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Da Silva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hunter is defending well though. Da Silva let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunter is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Hunter fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Hunter is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
Hunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Da Silva wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva. #T4##SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Silva wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Da Silva trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunter! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (7) vs (4) Hunter#SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Hunter is in no mood to give up.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunter moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Da Silva trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hunter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Da Silva has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva 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. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it. #T10#
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunter! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (10) vs (4) Hunter
Da Silva mounts Hunter! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hunter. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (13) vs (4) Hunter#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Da Silva wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy. #T11#
Da Silva advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (15) vs (4) Hunter
Hunter 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.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Da Silva wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Silva is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now. #T13##SUB#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (18) vs (4) Hunter
Da Silva slows the pace down.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Da Silva trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fortuna gets a double leg takedown into Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Fortuna
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Fortuna tries to pass. #SUB#
Fortuna is sitting in close to Trismegistus's body. Trismegistus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fortuna is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fortuna is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Trismegistus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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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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 33 wins and 44 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alopodis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Alopodis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alopodis continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia 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. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#T3#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Borgia moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Borgia
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Borgia working for a submission but Alopodis is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia 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. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Borgia 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.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Borgia won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Borgia 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.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#T14##SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Borgia 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.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Cesare Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 15 wins and 9 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Totemo stuffs the takedown.
Totemo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Boulder tries to avoid it but Totemo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Boulder to the ground. Le Boulder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Le Boulder shoots for a double leg takedown but Totemo sprawls well. He's pushed Le Boulder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Totemo with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Totemo (0) vs (4) Le Boulder
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.
Totemo is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Le Boulder slows the pace down.
Totemo is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club 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.
Totemo is letting Le Boulder control him for a moment.
Totemo wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.
Totemo tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down.
Totemo 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 controls the position.
Totemo is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard but Le Boulder has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (7) Le Boulder
Le Boulder seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Totemo is holding on tight.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Totemo tries to reverse the position but Le Boulder maintains control.#T3#
Totemo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (7) Le Boulder
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Le Boulder controlling the position.
Totemo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (7) Le Boulder
Totemo working away.
Le Boulder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder trying to hold on to Totemo 's head to control him but Totemo postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Totemo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Le Boulder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Totemo .
Le Boulder is concentrating on defense, preventing Totemo from advancing position.
Le Boulder gets full guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but instead Totemo has moved into half guard.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg.
Le Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Totemo is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Totemo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Le Boulder works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder pulls Totemo in to control the position.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture.
Totemo pushing down on Le Boulder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Boulder 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: Totemo (5) vs (11) Le Boulder
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Totemo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Totemo trying to control the position but Le Boulder manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Totemo tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder looking for the RNC.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
Le Boulder controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Totemo trying to control the hands but Le Boulder breaks the grip.
Totemo can't escape the position.
Le Boulder not allowing Totemo to control his hands.
I really don't envy Totemo right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Le Boulder tightening his grip on Totemo , looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Le Boulder controlling the positon.
Totemo is in bad spot here.
Totemo just trying to survive but Le Boulder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Totemo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Totemo tries to escape the position.
#T8#
I would not like to be Totemo right now.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Le Boulder not allowing Totemo to control his hands.
Le Boulder trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Totemo doesn't escape.
Le Boulder not allowing Totemo to control his hands.
Le Boulder is riding his opponent, not letting Totemo buck him off.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Le Boulder avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Totemo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (5) vs (14) Le Boulder
Totemo tries to escape the position.
Le Boulder is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Totemo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Totemo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Totemo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Le Boulder gets his way!
Totemo trying to control the position but Le Boulder manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Totemo right now.
Le Boulder controlling the position well here. Totemo rolled but Le Boulder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder is persistently looking for the submission but Totemo is defending it well.
Totemo turns into Le Boulder and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (7) vs (14) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.#T11#
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder has control of Totemo 's left arm, preventing Totemo from doing any damage.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Le Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Totemo is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totemo controlling from the top position.
Le Boulder wants to control the position but Totemo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.#SUB#
Totemo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
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.
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Totemo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (10) vs (14) Le Boulder
Le Boulder tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
Le Boulder is not content to let Totemo control the position. #T14#
Le Boulder is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it.
Le Boulder tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
Le Boulder is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Le Boulder struggling a bit here.
Le Boulder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Totemo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Totemo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 14 to 10.
Bob Le Boulder is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bob Le Boulder decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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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 15 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixty Five or perhaps it was just good defense by Ngannou, which made it look bad.
As Sixty Five tries to get set, Ngannou tries to push him back and clinch up but Sixty Five manages to avoid the attempt.
Sixty Five shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ngannou clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Ngannou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Sixty Five has clasped his hands together around Ngannou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Sixty Five
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but Ngannou denies him.
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixty Five manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Sixty Five
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sixty Five is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou pushing down on Sixty Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #T2#
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold.
Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ngannou seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sixty Five is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Sixty Five#SUB2#
Ngannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Sixty Five is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ngannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ngannou for a finish.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ngannou regains half guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixty Five wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou 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.
Sixty Five passes into half guard.
Ngannou is looking to control Sixty Five's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngannou avoid being mounted?#T5#
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Ngannou won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Sixty Five pushes his legs off easily.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
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 (4) vs (8) Sixty Five
Ngannou advances to half guard. #T7#
Sixty Five moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Ngannou is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngannou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixty Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou preventing the sweep. #T8##SUB2#
Sixty Five looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ngannou has picked Sixty Five up and slammed him! Sixty Five can't keep hold of the triangle and Ngannou manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (7) vs (8) Sixty Five#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sixty Five has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ngannou but great work by Sixty Five. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (7) vs (12) Sixty Five
Ngannou manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
#T9##SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (7) vs (15) Sixty Five
Sixty Five wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sixty Five working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sixty Five off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (15) Sixty Five
Ngannou avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ngannou working for a choke but Sixty Five is defending well. #T11#
Sixty Five turns into Ngannou and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (11) vs (17) Sixty Five
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (20) Sixty Five
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sixty Five working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Ngannou tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (22) Sixty Five
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.
Sixty Five wants to control but instead Ngannou manages to regain half guard.
Ngannou won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (25) Sixty Five
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Sixty Five, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sixty Five seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (28) Sixty Five
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 28 to 11. Android Sixty Five retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Android Sixty Five 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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