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CFC CG 16.5 PBP Commentary |
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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 0 wins and 6 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guilliman closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Guilliman pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Francis tries to counter it with a takedown but Guilliman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guilliman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Guilliman gets caught flat footed, as Francis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guilliman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Francis!
Roman Francis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Cao #SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Easterly defends it well. #SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #T2##SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily.
Easterly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easterly tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Easterly gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cao stands and throws Easterly 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Cao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't.
Easterly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#T5##SUB2#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Cao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Easterly , who protects the arm well.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#T6##SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#T7##SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cao is trying to get an arm triangle but Easterly is defending well. #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly tries to buck Cao off but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to bench press Cao off him but Cao keeps the position. #T8##SUB2#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easterly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Easterly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB2#
Cao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easterly has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Easterly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB2#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB2#
Cao is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterly is looking for a sweep. Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
Easterly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #T13##SUB2#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Easterly is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
#T14##SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Shun Cao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 14 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee 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#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Lee#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Nogueira tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lee has hold of Nogueira 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nogueira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lee cranks the arm and Nogueira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nogueira , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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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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 5 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schotel leaves Mondragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schotel fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schotel did well to prevent Mondragon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schotel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schotel defend it? Mondragon steps over the head and cranks it - Schotel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Esteban Mondragon!
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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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 12 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gotch quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Vakhvakhishvili pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch can't keep his opponent in guard - Vakhvakhishvili advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura here.
Gotch wants to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vakhvakhishvili seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili.
Gotch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Gotch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vakhvakhishvili frees his head nicely. Oh but Gotch has switched to an armbar! Vakhvakhishvili is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lou Gotch!
Our winner, Lou Gotch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cicerón is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cicerón shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
Cicerón shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cicerón's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.#TD#
Cabrera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Cabrera 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#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cabrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón gets full guard.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Cabrera tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. #T2#
Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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 Cabrera. Oh but Cicerón has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cabrera goes limp - he's gone! Cicerón jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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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 5 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Parker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Parker#SUB2#
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.#SUB#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Phillips 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#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Parker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Phillips is defending well. Parker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Phillips has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Parker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 28 wins and 40 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abdul Karim is trying to defend but Cruz 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: Cruz (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz 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 Cruz.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz stands and throws Abdul Karim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T3##SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim gets full guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz 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. #T4##SUB#
Cruz 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#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz 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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz 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#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7##SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T9#
Abdul Karim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abdul Karim, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Abdul Karim manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Abdul Karim keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abdul Karim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz is pushing down on Abdul Karim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abdul Karim is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdul Karim gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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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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 33 wins and 45 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Alopodis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Singleton to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Singleton defends it easily.
Singleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Singleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Singleton has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #T1##SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Singleton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton working for a submission but Alopodis is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB2#
Singleton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Singleton has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Singleton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Singleton.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #T5##SUB2#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Singleton prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Singleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singleton to get the leverage.
Singleton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Singleton.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB2#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#T8##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Singleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alopodis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Singleton has cracked it and Alopodis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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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 21 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Borgia 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#
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia is pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Borgia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Czarny Z Garbowa defend it? Borgia steps over the head and cranks it - Czarny Z Garbowa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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