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CFC CG 15.5 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Walad Anubis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walad Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anubis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amida defends well and Anubis ends up having to push Amida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anubis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amida.
Anubis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anubis is trying to drag Amida to the mat but Amida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amida is defending well.
Amida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anubis wants to take the fight to the mat but Amida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Amida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Amida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown but Amida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anubis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anubis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Amida fails with the takedown.
Amida tries for a takedown but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anubis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amida looks winded!
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anubis defends well and Amida ends up having to push Anubis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anubis leaves Amida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anubis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amida pinned against the cage. Amida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown but Anubis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amida as he avoids it easily.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side.
Amida slaps away a takedown attempt from Anubis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown. Anubis tries to sprawl out of it but Amida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anubis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anubis defends it nicely.
Anubis feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anubis is defended easily by Amida.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amida stuffs the takedown attempt from Anubis. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Anubis shoots in but Amida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Amida. No joy for Anubis on that attempt. #T3#
Amida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anubis avoids it really well and circles away.
Amida shoots in for a takedown but Anubis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.
Anubis fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amida.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt.
Anubis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.
Anubis dives in for a single leg takedown but Amida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anubis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
Amida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anubis.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amida shoots in for a takedown but Anubis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.#T4#
Amida fails to land the takedown.
Amida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amida wants it to stay on the feet.
Amida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anubis avoids it really well and circles away.
Amida shoots in for a takedown but Anubis shows good takedown defense.
Anubis goes for a double leg but Amida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amida continues to drive forward.
Amida stops a takedown attempt from Anubis.
Anubis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amida can't get the takedown.
Amida has Anubis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amida is looking for a takedown.
Amida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anubis goes for a takedown attempt but Amida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amida shoots in but Anubis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T5#
Amida shoots in and drives through. Anubis sprawls well.
Amida shoots in but no luck this time.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Amida is quick to defend against it.
Anubis shoots for a double leg takedown but Amida sprawls well. He's pushed Anubis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown. Anubis tries to sprawl out of it but Amida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anubis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anubis is defended easily by Amida.
Anubis stuffs the takedown attempt from Amida. Amida gets slowly back to his feet.
Anubis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anubis stuffs the takedown.
Amida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anubis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.#T6#
Amida closes the distance and clinches up with Anubis, looking for a takedown. Amida pushes Anubis against the cage but Anubis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anubis shoots in and drives through. Amida sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt.
Amida slaps away a takedown attempt from Anubis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anubis defends it nicely.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anubis is defended easily by Amida.
Anubis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anubis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anubis somewhat.#T7#
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amida fails with the takedown.
Anubis stuffs the takedown.
Amida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anubis but Anubis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amida as he jumps to the side.
Anubis slaps away a takedown attempt from Amida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Amida as Anubis shoots in.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but Amida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown. Anubis tries to sprawl out of it but Amida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anubis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anubis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T8#
Amida tries for a takedown but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown but Anubis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amida or perhaps it was just good defense by Anubis, which made it look bad.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amida as he jumps to the side.
Amida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anubis feinted with a counter takedown.
Amida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anubis pinned against the cage. Anubis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anubis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amida has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Amida, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Anubis as Amida shoots in.
Amida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anubis swivels and escapes.
Amida stuffs the takedown.
Amida shoots in and drives through. Anubis sprawls well.#T9#
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.
Amida tries for a takedown but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anubis has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Anubis as Amida shoots in.
Amida stuffs the takedown attempt from Anubis. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Amida goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Amida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
Amida feints the counter takedown.
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.
Amida darts in looking for a takedown but Anubis gets double underhooks and turns Amida into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt. #T10#
Amida shoots in but no luck this time.
Anubis feinted with a counter takedown.
Anubis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida looks for a takedown but Anubis sprawls well.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Amida tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anubis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Amida tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anubis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amida is fending him off so far but Anubis persists. Nope, Amida circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anubis avoids it really well and circles away.
Amida shoots in for a double leg but Anubis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T11#
Anubis stuffs the takedown attempt from Amida. Amida gets slowly back to his feet.
Anubis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
Amida shoots for a takedown but Anubis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Amida avoids it well and moves away.
Anubis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amida pinned against the cage. Amida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amida dives in for a single leg takedown but Anubis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amida shoots for a double leg takedown but Anubis sprawls well. He's pushed Amida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
Amida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anubis.
Amida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anubis defends well and Amida ends up having to push Anubis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anubis.#T12#
Amida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
Amida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anubis swivels and escapes.
Anubis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anubis wants it to stay on the feet.
Amida leaves Anubis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anubis dives in and grabs Amida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amida pushes down on Anubis's head and hops out.
Amida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anubis circles away.
Amida leaves Anubis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amida goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Anubis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anubis has a takedown stuffed.
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Amida is quick to defend against it.
Anubis dives in for a single leg takedown but Amida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T13#
Anubis is working for takedown but Amida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anubis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amida.
Anubis is looking for a takedown.
Amida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amida goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up with Amida, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes Amida against the cage but Amida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida feints the counter takedown.
Amida shoots in for a double leg but Anubis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anubis.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown but Anubis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anubis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Anubis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amida defends well and Anubis ends up having to push Amida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Amida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T14#
Amida stuffs the takedown attempt from Anubis. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amida sprawls well. Amida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Anubis fails with the takedown.
Amida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Amida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anubis circles away.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anubis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amida circles away.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown. Amida tries to sprawl out of it but Anubis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Anubis is heads and Amida is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Amida wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath Minoari Amida 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 19 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldarisio is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Aldarisio circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Aldarisio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Easterly was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldarisio finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (2) vs (0) Easterly #SUB2#
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldarisio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (5) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Aldarisio tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Easterly is still trying to improve position.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aldarisio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Aldarisio wants to work for an arm triangle but Easterly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldarisio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldarisio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Aldarisio 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#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldarisio.
#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Easterly gets full guard.#SUB#
Aldarisio 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#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Aldarisio 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#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Easterly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Aldarisio defends easily.
#SUB2#
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldarisio stands and throws Easterly 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (8) vs (0) Easterly #T5##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't.
Easterly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldarisio's best efforts.#SUB#
Aldarisio is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is pressing down on Aldarisio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldarisio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB2#
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Aldarisio 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.
Aldarisio advances to half guard.
Easterly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aldarisio seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Aldarisio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Aldarisio is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Easterly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Aldarisio! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Parker 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: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Parker#SUB2#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
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Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Parker 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.
Parker stands and throws Nogueira 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Parker#SUB2#
Parker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position. #SUB2#
Parker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nogueira tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Parker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Parker has hold of Nogueira 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nogueira seems comfortable defending it but Parker has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nogueira is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nogueira is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Parker couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 11 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abdul Karim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.#TD#
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abdul Karim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gotch 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#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Gotch 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#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Gotch defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotch 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abdul Karim can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdul Karim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Abdul Karim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (2) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gotch is defending well though. Abdul Karim let's go of the attempt for now.
Abdul Karim is trying to stick to Gotch's back but Gotch is turning into Abdul Karim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abdul Karim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotch. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (4) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.#T4#
Gotch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Karim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (8) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Gotch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't have the hooks in and Gotch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (8) Abdul Karim
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdul Karim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T9##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
Gotch 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.
Gotch prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Abdul Karim regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (9) vs (8) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abdul Karim tries to buck Gotch off but Gotch is having none of it.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Abdul Karim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well.
Gotch prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch 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 49 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Mondragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vakhvakhishvili 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.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vakhvakhishvili is in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vakhvakhishvili has his hands clasped together but Mondragon extends and breaks Vakhvakhishvili's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mondragon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Mondragon!
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Phillips manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips advances to half guard. #SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lee has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Phillips. Oh but Lee has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Phillips goes limp - he's gone! Lee jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Lee!
Charles Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 17 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goble to the mat! Goble manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Sisko
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sisko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Sisko#SUB#
Goble 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.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Goble 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.
Goble looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Sisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sisko manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Sisko's guard. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Sisko has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Sisko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sisko has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble 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.
Goble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sisko's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
Goble prevents Sisko from improving his position.#SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble 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. Sisko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
A very excited looking Shane Goble 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa has a takedown stuffed.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cicerón as he jumps to the side.
Cicerón tries to counter with a takedown but Czarny Z Garbowa is quick to defend against it.
Cicerón looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Cicerón manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Czarny Z Garbowa on his heels. He'll look to pass Czarny Z Garbowa's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a triangle here. Cicerón is fighting it but it looks tight! Czarny Z Garbowa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cicerón is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, 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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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 28 wins and 39 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Singleton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Singleton gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Singleton pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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#
Singleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singleton has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Singleton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Singleton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Singleton pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Singleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singleton to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Singleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Singleton prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singleton to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB2#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
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Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
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Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #T6##SUB2#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
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Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
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Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Singleton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T8##SUB2#
Singleton looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Singleton looking to secure an arm triangle but Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Singleton has hold of Cruz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cruz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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Singleton wants to finish this one by submission but Cruz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Singleton. #SUB2#
Singleton has hold of Cruz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cruz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
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Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
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Singleton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cruz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tubbs Singleton!
A relieved looking Tubbs Singleton 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 32 wins and 44 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Borgia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Borgia
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
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 working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Borgia is tapping! Great win for Alopodis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceph Alopodis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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