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CFC CG 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
Aldarisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Aldarisio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldarisio somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldarisio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio darts in looking for a takedown but Francis gets double underhooks and turns Aldarisio into the cage.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldarisio is defended easily by Francis.
Nice takedown defense from Aldarisio. No joy for Francis on that attempt. #T1#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldarisio looks winded!
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Aldarisio. No joy for Francis on that attempt.
Aldarisio shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldarisio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.#T2#
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldarisio.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldarisio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldarisio is defended easily by Francis.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis shoots in but Aldarisio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Francis. #T3#
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldarisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldarisio as he jumps to the side.
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francis is defended easily by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Francis as Aldarisio shoots in.
Francis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldarisio defends it nicely.#T4#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldarisio or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis tries to counter with a takedown but Aldarisio is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldarisio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francis gets underhooks to prevent Aldarisio's takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Aldarisio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aldarisio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francis is working for takedown but Aldarisio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francis tries for a takedown but Aldarisio manages to get underhooks.
Francis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldarisio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aldarisio looking for a takedown. #T5#
Francis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio goes for a takedown attempt but Francis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Aldarisio ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldarisio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francis swivels and escapes.
Francis tries for a takedown but Aldarisio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T6#
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Aldarisio pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
No luck for Aldarisio with that takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldarisio defends it nicely.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.#T7#
Francis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldarisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francis somewhat.
Aldarisio with the counter takedown but Francis avoids it easily.
Aldarisio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away.
Francis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis shoots in but Aldarisio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldarisio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldarisio is fending him off so far but Francis persists. Nope, Aldarisio circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldarisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T8#
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldarisio swivels and escapes.
Aldarisio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis goes for a double leg but Aldarisio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldarisio continues to drive forward.
Aldarisio can't get the takedown.
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldarisio is defending well.
Francis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldarisio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldarisio wants a takedown but no success here.
Francis can't get the takedown.
Francis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldarisio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldarisio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is trying to drag Francis to the mat but Francis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldarisio is looking for a takedown.#T9#
Francis is pressed up against the cage. Aldarisio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Francis down to the mat. Francis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Aldarisio with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but Aldarisio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio shows good takedown defense.
Aldarisio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francis.
Aldarisio fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T10#
Francis leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldarisio as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldarisio, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but Aldarisio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Francis goes for a double leg but Aldarisio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldarisio continues to drive forward.
Francis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldarisio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldarisio wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldarisio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T11#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Francis leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Francis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
Francis attempts a counter takedown but Aldarisio avoids it well and moves away.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francis as he jumps to the side.
Aldarisio fails to land the takedown.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldarisio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldarisio but Aldarisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T12#
Francis shoots in for a takedown but Aldarisio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldarisio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Aldarisio on that attempt.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldarisio circles away.
Aldarisio closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Aldarisio pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Aldarisio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Aldarisio ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldarisio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Aldarisio persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldarisio goes for a double leg but Francis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Francis continues to drive forward.
Francis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldarisio's waist but Aldarisio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francis off to one side.
Aldarisio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldarisio tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis shoots in and drives through. Aldarisio sprawls well.#T13#
Francis fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis closes the distance and clinches up with Aldarisio, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes Aldarisio against the cage but Aldarisio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldarisio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francis circles away.
Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldarisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldarisio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Aldarisio as Francis shoots in.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldarisio has a takedown stuffed.
Francis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldarisio gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldarisio sprawls and moves away.
Francis shoots for a takedown but Aldarisio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T14#
Francis misses with a takedown attempt - Aldarisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldarisio or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Aldarisio shoots for a takedown but Francis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldarisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Francis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aldarisio dives in for a single leg takedown but Francis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Francis.
Aldarisio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Francis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldarisio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldarisio somewhat.
Francis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldarisio but Aldarisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis. Francis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Francis is heads and Aldarisio is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Aldarisio wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fortuna shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Hunter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Fortuna
Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Fortuna defends it. #SUB#
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fortuna is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Fortuna#T1#
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fortuna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Fortuna tries to hold on but Hunter postures up.
Fortuna tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.#SUB#
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fortuna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunter controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fortuna for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Fortuna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunter. #SUB#
Hunter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hunter wants to take Fortuna's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB#
Hunter has control of Fortuna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fortuna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fortuna manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fortuna is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controls the position. #T5#
Fortuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Hunter has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fortuna is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hunter yanks on the arm and Fortuna is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hunter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Hunter! |
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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 21 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Riley#SUB2#
Riley working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Riley
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banner prevents Riley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Banner controlling the action here. #T4##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Banner is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Banner is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5##SUB2#
Riley has an active guard here but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Riley defending well.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Riley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Riley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Banner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Riley
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Riley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Riley is not content to let Banner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner slows the pace down.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Banner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley is being controlled here.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riley is not content to let Banner control the position.
Riley seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T9#
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Banner is staying tight to Riley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Riley#SUB2#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Riley is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley looks winded!
Riley is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself. #SUB2#
Riley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Riley
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Riley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Banner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Riley tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner controlling the position from side mount.
Banner trying to control the position but Riley is working away.
Riley is letting Banner control him for a moment. #T14#
Riley manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Riley won't allow Banner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs from the bottom but Banner mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Riley
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is really struggling to control Riley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley regains half guard.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (2) Riley
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Aron George! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
George has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from George.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed George clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: George (0) vs (4) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson tightening his grip on George, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to break George's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. George remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Anderson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB2#
George defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but George is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
George is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anderson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Anderson working for the choke. #SUB2#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Anderson has got his arm under George's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! George has spun round into Anderson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (2) vs (4) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: George (5) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, George seems content to control.#T3#
George is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
George seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson 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: George (5) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for the choke from the back.
George is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for the choke from the back.
George rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Anderson not allowing George to control his hands. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. George knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften George for a finish. #SUB2#
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
George trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Anderson is trying to stick to George's back but George is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by George. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (7) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! George escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: George (10) vs (8) Anderson
George is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
George trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but George wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Anderson regains half guard.
George sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
George moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: George (13) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (13) vs (10) Anderson#T6##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
George trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. George doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
George desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Anderson 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#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
George is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
George wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. George doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
George regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (15) vs (10) Anderson
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9##SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.#SUB2#
Anderson 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 wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. George gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - George advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, George seems content to control.#T10##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
Anderson is not content to let George control the position.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
George moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: George (18) vs (10) Anderson
George takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
George wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with George in particular looking to stall.
George is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on George's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13##SUB2#
Anderson 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. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but George uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: George (21) vs (10) Anderson
George trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
George takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (21) vs (12) Anderson
George is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well. #SUB#
George looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to pass to mount but George is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
George takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
After winning the bout, Aron George thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anatta defends it nicely.#CL2#
Anatta forces Abdul Karim back against the cage and clinches.
Anatta fails to pull guard.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anatta jumps guard but Abdul Karim stands there with Anatta around his waist. Anatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Abdul Karim lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anatta 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: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Anatta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#SUB#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (5) Anatta
Anatta prevents Abdul Karim from getting the reversal.
Abdul Karim regains half guard.
Well, if Anatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Anatta seems content to control.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anatta in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Abdul Karim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anatta has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abdul Karim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anatta is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abdul Karim pulls down on the head and he's put Anatta to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Singleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Singleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is in trouble now - Singleton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Singleton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Singleton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cicerón regains half guard.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Singleton seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Cicerón is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Singleton is tapping! Great win for Cicerón!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 49 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Alopodis.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown but Alopodis manages to get underhooks.
Mcgillicutty is working for takedown but Alopodis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alopodis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty has hold of one of Alopodis's legs. Alopodis is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Mcgillicutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgillicutty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#T1#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is being controlled here.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mcgillicutty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgillicutty off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (8) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Mcgillicutty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Alopodis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alopodis let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mcgillicutty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Alopodis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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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 9 wins and 16 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Verus stuffs the takedown attempt from Le Boulder. Le Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Verus tries to counter with a takedown but Le Boulder is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Le Boulder#SUB#
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Verus working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Boulder pushes down on Verus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.
Verus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Le Boulder jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Le Boulder#T1#
Verus is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Le Boulder stalls from top position.
Verus sneaks back into half guard.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back.
Le Boulder controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Verus'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#
Verus has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Le Boulder escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Le Boulder! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (8) Le Boulder
Le Boulder taking a breather here. #T3#
Verus tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Verus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Verus is defending well.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Verus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Le Boulder 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. #SUB#
Verus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Boulder defends well.
Verus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Boulder controls the pace.#SUB#
Verus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Le Boulder has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Le Boulder wants to free his trapped foot but Verus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now.
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Boulder stalling. #T6##SUB#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verus tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Le Boulder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (11) Le Boulder
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Verus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Le Boulder stalling. #SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verus is in trouble now - Le Boulder has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (14) Le Boulder#T8#
Verus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (14) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is pulling down on Verus's head. It's preventing any offense from Verus, at least for the moment.
Le Boulder wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder managing to control the position.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Verus postures up.
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Boulder is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Verus 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.
Le Boulder 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: Verus (2) vs (16) Le Boulder#T9#
Verus tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder stalling.
Verus tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (19) Le Boulder
Verus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Verus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Verus is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard. #T11##SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Well,Verus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Verus tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder controlling the pace. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Boulder uses his free foot to push down on Verus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verus. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (22) Le Boulder#T13#
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verus prevents Le Boulder from taking his back.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Verus gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Le Boulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Le Boulder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Boulder has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Verus working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Verus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 22 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder made sure to mention his sponsor, Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Totemo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Totemo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Totemo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Cabrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Totemo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Totemo #SUB#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Totemo pushes his legs off easily.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cabrera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Totemo escapes and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (5) Totemo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Totemo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cabrera is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Totemo yanks on the arm and Cabrera is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Totemo .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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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 25 wins and 10 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Oh#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oh, who protects the arm well.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Oh. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (4) vs (4) Oh
Oh controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borgia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg. #T1#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh trying to control from half guard but Borgia is working away. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #SUB#
Oh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Borgia. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (7) Oh
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oh works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (10) Oh#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oh trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Oh prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Borgia is controlling an arm, preventing Oh from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Oh is looking to work his way around to Borgia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Oh prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Borgia gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.
Oh wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Borgia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oh has cracked it and Borgia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jisoo Oh!
Jisoo Oh is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jisoo Oh 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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