CFC CG 14.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

181 cm
28 yrs
183 lbs

190 cm
32 yrs
192 lbs

Cao

Easterly

Undercard bout

182 cm
29 yrs
188 lbs

189 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs

Francis

Parker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Francis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker looks winded!
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.#T2#
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis looking for a takedown.
Francis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.#T3#
Francis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Francis ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Francis defends it well.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Francis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Francis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker is working for takedown but Francis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Francis tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parker has Francis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Francis prevents it.
Francis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Francis wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francis tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Francis.
Parker is trying to drag Francis to the mat but Francis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Francis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Francis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T5#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker. #T6#
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis fails to land the takedown.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Francis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.#T7#
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Francis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Francis shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Francis shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Francis's head and hops out.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.#T8#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Francis leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Francis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Francis prevents a takedown attempt there. #T9#
Francis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francis.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Francis.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis feinted with a counter takedown.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T10#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T11#
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Francis.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T12#
Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Parker ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Francis shoots in.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker leaves Francis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
Francis has a takedown stuffed.#T13#
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Francis gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Francis's waist but Francis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Francis wants a takedown.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T14#
Parker is working for takedown but Francis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker wants a takedown.
Francis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Francis has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker tries for a takedown but Francis manages to get underhooks.
Francis wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Francis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Francis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francis defends it nicely.

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! Francis is heads and Parker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Francis takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A relieved looking Roman Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jacob Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'.

Undercard bout

178 cm
32 yrs
200 lbs

191 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Riley

Schotel

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 4 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Riley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schotel sprawls well initially but Riley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Schotel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley 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#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Schotel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Schotel wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well. #SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schotel tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schotel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel is trying to improve his position.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Schotel is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Schotel won't allow Riley to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley. #T9##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Schotel defends it. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Schotel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley'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#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T12##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T13##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.
Riley works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Riley prevents Schotel from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Undercard bout

183 cm
43 yrs
170 lbs

173 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

Hardaway

Line

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Hardaway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hardaway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardaway (2) vs (0) Line#SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardaway. #SUB#
Hardaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hardaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hardaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line wants to improve his position but Hardaway is controlling well.
Hardaway has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardaway pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hardaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hardaway is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hardaway seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hardaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardaway. #SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardaway pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hardaway prevents Line from improving his position.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hardaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hardaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hardaway is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Hardaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardaway.
Line gets back to full guard.
Hardaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hardaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a triangle but Hardaway pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB2#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a triangle but Hardaway pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardaway defends it easily.#SUB#
Hardaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardaway works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hardaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Line slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5##SUB2#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Hardaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardaway stopping the sweep attempt from Line.#SUB#
Hardaway drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Hardaway off! Hardaway jumps back into Line's guard. #SUB#
Hardaway drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Hardaway off! Hardaway jumps back into Line's guard. #SUB2#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Line has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Line has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hardaway doesn't defend quickly enough and Line has managed to lock this one up! Can Hardaway escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Line on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Senger Line!
A very excited looking Senger Line 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.

Undercard bout

190 cm
39 yrs
196 lbs

179 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs

Gracie

Hammerstein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jerry Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hammerstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Hammerstein
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammerstein off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Hammerstein
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Hammerstein manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Hammerstein#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammerstein is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hammerstein 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#
Gracie working for a triangle but Hammerstein defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerstein defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammerstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Hammerstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerstein works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammerstein is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (9) Hammerstein#T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein has hold of Gracie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gracie seems comfortable defending it but Hammerstein has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gracie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gracie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hammerstein couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Hammerstein!
A victorious Jerry Hammerstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Undercard bout

183 cm
31 yrs
174 lbs

188 cm
26 yrs
207 lbs

Aldarisio

Anderson

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 4 wins and 2 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Aldarisio gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (2) vs (0) Anderson#SUB2#
Aldarisio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldarisio has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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#
Anderson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldarisio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldarisio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldarisio defends it easily.#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! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Aldarisio passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Aldarisio seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aldarisio wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aldarisio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Aldarisio seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Aldarisio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Aldarisio passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (5) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Aldarisio working for a submission but Anderson is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Aldarisio maintains control.
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB#
Aldarisio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Aldarisio!

Undercard bout

225 cm
29 yrs
300 lbs

177 cm
38 yrs
221 lbs

Makkonen

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 1 wins and 0 losses; Make Makkonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Po shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makkonen (0) vs (2) Po#SUB2#
Po is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Po is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Makkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makkonen defends it well. #SUB#
Makkonen looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makkonen is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Po is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Po is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Po is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Makkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Po seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Po 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! Makkonen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shen Po!
Shen Po 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.
The defeated Make Makkonen had this to say: 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Undercard bout

183 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

175 cm
39 yrs
209 lbs

Phillips

Nogueira

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 3 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nogueira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Nogueira
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#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips is pressing down on Nogueira 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Phillips's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Phillips is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nogueira has hold of Phillips's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phillips seems comfortable defending it but Nogueira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phillips is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phillips is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nogueira couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Nogueira !

Co-main event

182 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Goble

Gotch

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 15 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goble is trying to defend but Gotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goble is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goble to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goble shrugs it off.
Goble is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gotch working for a guillotine from mount but Goble is in no mood to give up. #T1##SUB2#
Gotch has control of Goble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
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#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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 Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T5##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gotch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goble has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Goble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch. #SUB2#
Gotch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goble is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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.

Main event

173 cm
44 yrs
146 lbs

190 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs

Cruz

Czarny Z Garbowa

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 38 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Czarny Z Garbowa is now in Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends well.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cruz's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cruz's guard. #T1##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Czarny Z Garbowa forces his way into half guard.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Czarny Z Garbowa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Czarny Z Garbowa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cruz's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cruz's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Czarny Z Garbowa works his way back into a safe position though.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Czarny Z Garbowa#T7#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cruz defend it? Czarny Z Garbowa steps over the head and cranks it - Cruz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Czarny Z Garbowa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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