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CFC CG 4th of July PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gotch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Magomedov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gotch yanks on the arm and Magomedov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gotch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 48 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alopodis showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgillicutty defends it well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Alopodis is thwarting Mcgillicutty's attempts to control the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alopodis 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.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgillicutty avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgillicutty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura here but Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgillicutty has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty stalling.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis has given up his back. Will we see Mcgillicutty going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Alopodis#T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Mcgillicutty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (4) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgillicutty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgillicutty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgillicutty! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (15) vs (4) Alopodis
Mcgillicutty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Mcgillicutty stalling. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis looks winded!
Alopodis is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty is controlling the pace.
#T11##SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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 Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T12#
Still in half guard, Mcgillicutty seems content to control.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace.
Well,Mcgillicutty is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alopodis. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (18) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Globe leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Globe tries to counter with a takedown but Phillips is quick to defend against it.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Phillips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Globe is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Globe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (2) Phillips
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Globe defends well.
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Globe pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Globe 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.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Globe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well.
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Globe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (2) Phillips
Globe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Phillips is holding on tight.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Globe tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Globe's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Globe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Globe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Globe wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Phillips slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Globe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Globe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Globe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Globe eventually gives up the hold.
Phillips is not content to let Globe control the position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Globe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Globe has control of the leg.
Globe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Globe 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#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Globe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but Phillips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Globe to get the leverage. #SUB#
Globe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Globe eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Globe wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Globe wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Globe controlling the action here.
Globe uses his free foot to push down on Phillips's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phillips. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (8) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Phillips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Globe.
Globe wants to take Phillips's back but he can't do it this time.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Globe is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Globe sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Globe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (11) vs (2) Phillips#T10#
Phillips is desperately trying to improve his position but Globe has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Globe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Globe is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Globe extends the arm and Phillips is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Globe!
A relieved looking Rufus Globe 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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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 21 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; JuliĂ¡n CicerĂ³n!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
CicerĂ³n gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) CicerĂ³n#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CicerĂ³n doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CicerĂ³n manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CicerĂ³n must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
CicerĂ³n sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. CicerĂ³n eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
CicerĂ³n passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite CicerĂ³n's best efforts.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CicerĂ³n pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
CicerĂ³n prevents Goble from improving his position.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is looking for a sweep. CicerĂ³n is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CicerĂ³n pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to improve his position but CicerĂ³n is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CicerĂ³n moves into full mount! Goble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) CicerĂ³n
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no CicerĂ³n has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on CicerĂ³n's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CicerĂ³n pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by CicerĂ³n.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by CicerĂ³n.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is pressing down on CicerĂ³n's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
CicerĂ³n passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (11) CicerĂ³n
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CicerĂ³n doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CicerĂ³n manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but CicerĂ³n defends easily.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CicerĂ³n doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CicerĂ³n manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CicerĂ³n looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
CicerĂ³n avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
CicerĂ³n stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
CicerĂ³n is still trying to improve position.
CicerĂ³n advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (14) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on CicerĂ³n's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
CicerĂ³n wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n seems to be looking for submissions.
Goble gets full guard.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
CicerĂ³n looks winded!
CicerĂ³n looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CicerĂ³n advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (17) CicerĂ³n#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
CicerĂ³n wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CicerĂ³n is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CicerĂ³n's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CicerĂ³n's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (17) CicerĂ³n#SUB#
Goble has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
CicerĂ³n is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
CicerĂ³n showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Goble is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and CicerĂ³n taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Goble!
An out of breath Shane Goble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 3 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sixty Five slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sixty Five changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson 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.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sixty Five looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sixty Five looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sixty Five! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (2) Anderson
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sixty Five passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anderson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (6) vs (2) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Sixty Five can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sixty Five working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Sixty Five trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Sixty Five jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Anderson stops Sixty Five from passing to mount.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sixty Five's best efforts.#SUB#
Sixty Five wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sixty Five can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixty Five is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sixty Five is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Sixty Five eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixty Five doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixty Five manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB#
Sixty Five drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sixty Five jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sixty Five got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixty Five has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Sixty Five works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Sixty Five forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (12) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Sixty Five is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anderson is defending well though. Sixty Five let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Anderson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Sixty Five working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sixty Five is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Sixty Five. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sixty Five's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (12) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sixty Five looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sixty Five looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sixty Five! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (16) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sixty Five off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (16) vs (8) Anderson
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Sixty Five turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (18) vs (8) Anderson
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixty Five defends it easily.
Sixty Five advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (21) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control. #T7##SUB#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sixty Five's best efforts.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (24) vs (8) Anderson#SUB#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson looking for a sweep but Sixty Five has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (26) vs (8) Anderson#SUB#
Sixty Five working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (29) vs (8) Anderson#SUB#
Sixty Five has got one arm under Anderson's chin. This could be trouble... Anderson trying to control the other hand but Sixty Five gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Anderson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 24 wins and 10 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Singleton looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Singleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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.
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.
Singleton wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
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#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Singleton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singleton manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Singleton's guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Borgia as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Singleton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Borgia! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cesare Borgia 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Trismegistus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Parker
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trismegistus is aware though and is defending well.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trismegistus.
Trismegistus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Parker#T1#
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Trismegistus trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Trismegistus prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus wants to take Parker's back but he can't do it this time.
Trismegistus prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Parker
A lull in the action here.
Trismegistus controlling well, preventing Parker from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB#
Trismegistus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Parker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Trismegistus has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Trismegistus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Trismegistus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Parker taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jacob Parker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ngannou has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ngannou jumps into guard, dragging George to the mat.
#SUB#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ngannou wants to hit a sweep here but George passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ngannou there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (3) George
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ngannou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou gets full guard.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
George wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving. #SUB#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
George being controlled here momentarily.
George is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
#SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (3) George#T5#
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from George.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as George holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
George is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) George
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but George has control of the leg.
Ngannou is not content to let George control the position.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George content to control rather than advance.
Ngannou is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
George prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take George's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) George
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou is not going to allow George to sit and survive in this position.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
#T9#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a choke. George gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. George manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) George#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ngannou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
George stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
George passes Ngannou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
George trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
George might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ngannou haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
George is stalling in the full guard.
George looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George passes Ngannou's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Ngannou wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
George perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. George is working away from the top position though.
George is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.
George controlling the action here.
George trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away.
George is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #T14##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Aron George 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as Blue shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue defends well.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blue has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Da Silva defend it? Blue steps over the head and cranks it - Da Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue is the new heavyweight champion!
Satan Blue 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 3 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Nice takedown defense from Prochazka. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Prochazka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Prochazka gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (0) Green
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Green, who protects the arm well.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Prochazka working away.#T1#
Prochazka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green tries to buck Prochazka off but Prochazka is having none of it.#SUB#
Prochazka tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Green
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Green working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Prochazka gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prochazka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prochazka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prochazka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Prochazka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Green looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Green looking to improve position, pressing down on Prochazka's thigh with his hand. Prochazka seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Green paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Green's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Prochazka picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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