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CFC CG 18 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 7 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guilliman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guilliman did well to prevent Francis getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis 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! Guilliman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
Roman Francis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Walad Anubis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anubis gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anubis (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anubis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Anubis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anubis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anubis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Anubis 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#
Anubis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anubis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anubis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Anubis wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anubis wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anubis is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Anubis.
#T3##SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anubis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anubis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anubis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nogueira could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Anubis has cracked it and Nogueira is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Anubis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walad Anubis!
During a confident post fight interview, Walad Anubis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin prevents Karelin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karelin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buryckin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buryckin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Karelin is tightening it up a little... Buryckin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Buryckin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Buryckin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Karelin! |
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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 0 losses; Pete Dunham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Easterly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunham is looking to counter the offense by Easterly and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dunham takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Dunham manages to get underhooks.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunham's waist but Dunham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Easterly off to one side. #CL#
Dunham clinches with his opponent.
Easterly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
#T1#
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Pete Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dunham moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Dunham has Easterly up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Dunham manages to get underhooks.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham gets underhooks to prevent Easterly 's takedown attempt.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham is pressed up against the cage. Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunham down to the mat. Dunham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Dunham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunham is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Dunham circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunham defends it nicely.
Dunham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Easterly with a poor takedown #CL#
and Dunham counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Easterly looks winded!
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Easterly darts in looking for a takedown but Dunham gets double underhooks and turns Easterly into the cage.
Dunham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Easterly tries to keep at a distance but Dunham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Dunham moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T5#
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dunham is defending well.#T6#
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and clinches.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Dunham clinches.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T7#
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham stops a takedown attempt from Easterly .
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham darts in and clinches Easterly up against the cage.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Easterly or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunham, which made it look bad.
Easterly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T8##CL#
Dunham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.#T9#
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Easterly walks away with a smile on his face. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Easterly shoots in but no luck this time.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dunham forces Easterly back against the cage and clinches.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunham prevents it.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T10#
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham clinches up with Easterly and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and pushes Easterly back into the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is pressed up against the cage. Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunham down to the mat. Dunham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.#T11##CL#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly stands there with Dunham around his waist. Dunham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly won't allow it.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham.#CL#
Dunham closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T12#
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunham drops back down to his feet.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham fails to pull guard.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Easterly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Easterly is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly is trying to drag Dunham to the mat but Dunham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
#T13#
Dunham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Easterly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dunham rushes Easterly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Easterly dives in and grabs Dunham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunham pushes down on Easterly 's head and hops out.#CL#
Dunham clinches up with Easterly and pushes him back against the cage.
Easterly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Easterly shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunham tries to sprawl out of it but Easterly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunham tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunham to the ground. Dunham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunham stuffs the takedown attempt from Easterly . Easterly gets slowly back to his feet. #T14##CL#
Dunham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Easterly smiles and moves away.
Easterly has a takedown stuffed.
Dunham wants to clinch up but Easterly keeps it at a distance.
Easterly shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunham is looking to counter the offense by Easterly and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dunham clinches.
Dunham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunham jumps guard but Easterly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dunham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Easterly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Easterly to keep the fight standing.
Easterly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dunham after a bit of a struggle.
Easterly has Dunham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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! Dunham is heads and Easterly is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Dunham takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Pete Dunham 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdul Karim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Abdul Karim.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cabrera. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Abdul Karim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cabrera has the hooks in. Abdul Karim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for the choke.
Abdul Karim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabrera's guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (4) Cabrera#SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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#
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdul Karim defends well.#SUB2#
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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. #T5##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Cabrera's guard.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabrera is defending well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabrera gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cabrera defend it? Abdul Karim steps over the head and cranks it - Cabrera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 13 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gotch swivels and escapes.
Gotch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotch wants it to stay on the feet.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt.
Gotch looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
Kiryu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotch's waist but Gotch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiryu off to one side.
Lou Gotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kiryu.#TD#
Gotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu is looking for a sweep.
Kiryu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiryu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gotch's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiryu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiryu defends it well. #SUB#
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu manages to get to full guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kiryu has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiryu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiryu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Gotch 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.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kiryu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiryu defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiryu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiryu is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gotch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Kiryu's guard. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T8#
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gotch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch stands and throws Kiryu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (7) vs (0) Kiryu#T9##SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu looks winded!#T11##SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiryu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Kiryu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiryu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gotch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kiryu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
After winning the bout, Lou Gotch 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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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 30 wins and 19 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banner did well to prevent Vakhvakhishvili getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Banner from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Vakhvakhishvili off! Vakhvakhishvili jumps back into Banner's guard.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vakhvakhishvili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##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. #SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili defends easily.
#SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vakhvakhishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vakhvakhishvili forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
After winning the bout, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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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 29 wins and 40 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work 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. #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. #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#
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes a forearm under Cruz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cruz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A victorious Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 5 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Singleton. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Singleton (4) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Singleton is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well. #SUB#
Singleton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singleton is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Singleton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Singleton tries for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
Goble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (4) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.
Goble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singleton! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (4) vs (5) Goble
Singleton is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Goble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Singleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Singleton can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Goble working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Singleton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goble off and cradles Singleton's limp body as Goble celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shane Goble! Shane Goble retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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 22 wins and 9 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for CicerĂ³n! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) CicerĂ³n
CicerĂ³n is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
CicerĂ³n is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but CicerĂ³n is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Borgia has control of CicerĂ³n's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and CicerĂ³n regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but CicerĂ³n is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but CicerĂ³n is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia.
CicerĂ³n keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but CicerĂ³n defends it well.
Borgia prevents CicerĂ³n from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Borgia has control of CicerĂ³n's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and CicerĂ³n regains control of the situation pretty easily.
CicerĂ³n working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Borgia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CicerĂ³n is surviving well by controlling Borgia's body position as best he can. #T2#
CicerĂ³n is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgia has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Borgia working for a submission but CicerĂ³n is keeping him at bay.
CicerĂ³n is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
CicerĂ³n regains half guard.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
CicerĂ³n is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but CicerĂ³n is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
CicerĂ³n is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#T5##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
CicerĂ³n is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CicerĂ³n has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) CicerĂ³n#SUB#
Borgia looking for a guillotine from mount but CicerĂ³n is having none of it. #T6#
CicerĂ³n tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
CicerĂ³n is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Borgia locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! CicerĂ³n is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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