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CFC CG 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anatta tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anatta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Riley swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Riley#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anatta preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anatta 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. #T2#
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Riley
Riley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (6) Riley
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Riley
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Riley tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (6) Riley#T6#
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riley keeps trying to improve his position.
Anatta tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riley is squirming around, avoiding Anatta's attempts to control the action.
Riley 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: Anatta (10) vs (8) Riley#SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley has an active guard here but Anatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta prevents Riley from improving his position.
Anatta wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anatta passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Riley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riley. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (8) Riley
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Riley is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Anatta trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anatta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anatta trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 17 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fortuna misses with a takedown #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Fortuna
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Fortuna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Silva's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Da Silva! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fortuna has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Da Silva!
A relieved looking Anderson Da Silva 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Walon Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Kruger avoids it well and moves away.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruger.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Green gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (4) vs (0) Kruger
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kruger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walon Green!
Walon Green 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Boulder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Goble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Le Boulder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goble.
Goble misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Le Boulder#ROC2#Goble is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Goble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Boulder is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder staying calm.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder happy to just control the position for now.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Le Boulder.
Goble seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goble sneaks back into half guard.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Le Boulder the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
#SUB#
Goble looking for a kimura from the bottom but Le Boulder passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Le Boulder#T2#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble gets back to half guard.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder stalling. #T3##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Goble is defending the position.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (11) Le Boulder
Le Boulder fails to advance to Goble's back. #T4#
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Goble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Le Boulder takes Goble's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (14) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
Goble tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
Le Boulder controlling from the back.
Le Boulder is trying to stick to Goble's back but Goble is turning into Le Boulder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Le Boulder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goble. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (14) Le Boulder#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (16) Le Boulder#SUB#
Le Boulder is sitting in close to Goble's body. Goble has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Le Boulder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Le Boulder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble is the new super heavyweight champion!
Shane Goble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bob Le Boulder was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 46 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Singleton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alopodis but Alopodis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Singleton 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: Singleton (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Singleton defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Singleton 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.
Singleton advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singleton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Singleton.
#SUB#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Singleton.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis 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.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singleton to get the leverage.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Singleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singleton has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singleton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Singleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singleton pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Singleton passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB#
Singleton 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. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Singleton 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. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Singleton 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#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton 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. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Singleton prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Singleton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alopodis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tubbs Singleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tubbs Singleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ngannou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womack.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ngannou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Womack to the ground. Ngannou is now in Womack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Womack
Ngannou pushes down on Womack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control. Womack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Womack defends it. #SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ngannou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngannou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ngannou stacks Womack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Womack
Womack is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Womack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngannou off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (5) vs (4) Womack
Ngannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Womack's guard. Nice work there by Ngannou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (7) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Ngannou off! Ngannou jumps back into Womack's guard.
Womack looking for a sweep. Not yet Womack, not yet.
Womack keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Womack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ngannou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngannou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ngannou advances to half guard.
Ngannou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (4) Womack
Womack tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ngannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ngannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Womack tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position. #T4#
Ngannou moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (12) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou working for a guillotine from mount but Womack is in no mood to give up.
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Womack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ngannou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Womack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Womack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou has hold of Womack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Womack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Womack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Womack is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (15) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou 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, Womack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ngannou 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, Womack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ngannou is trying to stick to Womack's back but Womack is turning into Ngannou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ngannou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Womack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (15) vs (6) Womack#SUB2#
Womack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngannou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngannou has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (17) vs (6) Womack#SUB2#
Ngannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngannou has managed to get both his arms back between Womack's legs - danger averted.
Womack can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Womack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (20) vs (6) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ngannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ngannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Womack being controlled for a moment.
Womack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Ngannou trying to control the action but Womack is working from the bottom.
Womack tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womack keeps working.
Womack gets back to half guard.
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (23) vs (6) Womack
Womack is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Womack tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Womack is still trying to improve position.
Womack keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Ngannou tries to control but Womack wriggling away.
Womack is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ngannou is working for a guillotine from mount but Womack frees his head quite easily.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Womack is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape.
Womack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Womack is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Womack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (26) vs (6) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Womack is in real trouble here. Ngannou gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Womack is tapping out! Ngannou wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, 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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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 13 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Amida
Amida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue has hold of Amida's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amida seems comfortable defending it but Blue has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amida is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amida is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blue couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Totemo gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL#
and Totemo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Totemo after a bit of a struggle.
Shinayaka Totemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie is working for takedown but Totemo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Totemo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Totemo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Totemo pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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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 22 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. CicerĂ³n manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CicerĂ³n 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.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂ³n is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
CicerĂ³n wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂ³n is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CicerĂ³n has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. CicerĂ³n doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #T4##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
CicerĂ³n moves into full guard.
Borgia pushing down on CicerĂ³n's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂ³n is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending well.
#T7##SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂ³n is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. CicerĂ³n doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
CicerĂ³n tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂ³n is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
CicerĂ³n is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Borgia rolls, trying to escape but CicerĂ³n keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Borgia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of CicerĂ³n's arms. #SUB2#
Borgia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from CicerĂ³n.
Borgia is really stuck here.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for the choke but no joy.
Borgia turns into CicerĂ³n and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (4) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CicerĂ³n is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB#
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 drops back looking for a leg! CicerĂ³n is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CicerĂ³n manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into CicerĂ³n's guard. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia won't allow CicerĂ³n to sweep him here. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
CicerĂ³n looks winded!
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but CicerĂ³n is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia pushing down on CicerĂ³n's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
CicerĂ³n regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia pushes down on CicerĂ³n's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.
CicerĂ³n wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and CicerĂ³n gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
CicerĂ³n wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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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 17 wins and 4 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trismegistus shoots in for a double leg but Sixty Five sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sixty Five. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (4) Sixty Five
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sixty Five working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trismegistus is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control.
Trismegistus regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixty Five prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.#T1#
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Trismegistus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixty Five doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixty Five manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Sixty Five is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Trismegistus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sixty Five slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (7) Sixty Five#SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Sixty Five wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trismegistus keeps working.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Trismegistus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trismegistus is holding on for now. #SUB#
Trismegistus with the active half guard here but Sixty Five passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (10) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixty Five has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trismegistus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (0) vs (12) Sixty Five#T4#
Trismegistus manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura but Trismegistus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixty Five to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trismegistus defends it well.
Trismegistus tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Trismegistus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trismegistus is holding on for now.
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5##SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trismegistus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sixty Five wants to work for an arm triangle but Trismegistus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sixty Five trying to control from half guard but Trismegistus is working away.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Trismegistus actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Sixty Five controlling the action here.
Sixty Five wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura here.
Trismegistus is looking to control Sixty Five's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trismegistus avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trismegistus defends it well. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura but Trismegistus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixty Five to get the leverage. #T7#
Trismegistus regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up. #SUB#
Trismegistus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixty Five is aware though and is defending well.
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (15) Sixty Five#SUB2#
Trismegistus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sixty Five's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Sixty Five! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Trismegistus has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five! Android Sixty Five retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Android Sixty Five, 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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