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CFC CG 24 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 4 wins and 7 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Singleton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley 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.#TD2#
Singleton gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Riley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Singleton has cracked it and Riley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tubbs Singleton!
A relieved looking Tubbs Singleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 7 wins and 10 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Verus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Verus#SUB#
Verus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verus has managed to get both his arms back between Sisko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Verus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verus has managed to get both his arms back between Sisko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Sisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sisko manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Sisko's guard.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Sisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Sisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.#SUB2#
Verus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.#SUB2#
Verus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sisko wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Verus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (0) vs (5) Verus
We've been hearing good reports from Sisko'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.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Verus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sisko is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Verus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sisko is trying to escape and Verus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sisko is forced to tap! Nice work there by Verus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
Cicero Verus 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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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Line closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cicerón to the mat! Cicerón manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Line defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#SUB2#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Line is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Line 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. #T1##SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Line defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
#SUB#
Line 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#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Cicerón's guard.
Line forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Line is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Line eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage. #SUB#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Line is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Line pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Line is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T5##SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Line slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Line tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Line (5) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Line tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cicerón patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well.
Line rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well. #T6##SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a rear naked choke. Line is not defending it well and Cicerón has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Line refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Line's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mondragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgillicutty on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgillicutty's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgillicutty holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgillicutty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgillicutty has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgillicutty defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcgillicutty has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon won't allow Mcgillicutty to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mondragon with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position. #T2#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mcgillicutty passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty is staying tight to Mondragon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mondragon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to escape but Mcgillicutty has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mondragon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcgillicutty is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Mcgillicutty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (4) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgillicutty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgillicutty manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (6) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (18) vs (6) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcgillicutty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (21) vs (6) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgillicutty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (24) vs (6) Mondragon#T12#
Mondragon 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.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty not doing much here.
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (27) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty stalling.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Paddy Mcgillicutty 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Magomedov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Magomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gotch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov has cracked it and Gotch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 29 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Anatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Banner
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Banner working away.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Anatta wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Banner has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Anatta's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Anatta is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Boulder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.#TD2#
Le Boulder feints and as Goble raises his hands in defense, Le Boulder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Le Boulder#T1#
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Le Boulder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder regains half guard.
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.
Le Boulder is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Boulder avoid being mounted?
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy. #T2#
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Le Boulder is positioning himself well to prevent Goble advancing to mount.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Boulder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goble prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Le Boulder trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T3#
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Le Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder is adopting a defensive guard.
Goble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Goble trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goble manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (5) vs (4) Le Boulder#SUB2#
Le Boulder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Le Boulder has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (7) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Le Boulder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder trying to control the position here.
Le Boulder controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Le Boulder is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture.
Le Boulder wants to hit a sweep here but Goble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Le Boulder there! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Le Boulder#T7#
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Le Boulder gets back to half guard.
Goble trying to pass the guard but Le Boulder defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Goble won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Goble is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Goble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Le Boulder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder is controlling Goble's posture.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Goble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Le Boulder is now in half guard.
Le Boulder stalling.
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.#T11#
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goble trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Le Boulder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Le Boulder is still trying to improve position.
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.#T14#
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
A very excited looking Shane Goble 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.
Bob Le Boulder spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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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 35 wins and 49 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T5##SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alopodis 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.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Borgia
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.#SUB2#
Borgia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alopodis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alopodis defend it? Borgia steps over the head and cranks it - Alopodis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Totemo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Totemo . #TD#
Totemo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oh can't fight it off and eventually Totemo manages to take the fight to the floor. Oh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Oh
Oh keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Oh can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Totemo tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Totemo in particular looking to stall.
Totemo is pressing down on Oh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oh is holding on for now. #T2#
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is pressing down on Oh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oh is holding on for now.
Oh controlling the position well.
Totemo tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Totemo wants to take a breather but Oh is having none of it. #T3#
Oh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh 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.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oh trying to control the position.
#T4#
Totemo passes Oh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy.
Totemo wants to take a breather but Oh is having none of it. #SUB#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Oh is defending it quite comfortably.
Totemo is keen to just control but Oh is a slippery customer.#T5#
Oh tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Oh regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Totemo is stalling in the full guard.
Totemo trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving. #T7#
Oh wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
Oh trying to control the position here.
Totemo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (0) Oh#SUB#
Totemo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Oh tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Oh is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh can't do much from the bottom here.
Totemo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Totemo is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo 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 Totemo but great work by Oh. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (5) vs (4) Oh
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oh prevents Totemo from improving his position.#T10#
Totemo is trying to control but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (7) Oh
Totemo tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Totemo is looking to get to half guard.
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Totemo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (5) vs (10) Oh
Totemo can't escape the position.
#T11#
Totemo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Totemo is trying to break free.
Oh controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Oh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo gets back to full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle here but Oh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (13) Oh
Oh working away.
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.
Totemo is not content to let Oh control the position.
Totemo is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Oh controls the position.
Oh trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Oh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Totemo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
Totemo regains half guard.#T14#
Oh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Totemo ! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (16) Oh
Totemo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo regains half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 16 to 5. Jisoo Oh retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jisoo Oh 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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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 19 wins and 5 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Trismegistus shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
Blue tries to pull guard but Trismegistus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Blue pulls Trismegistus into guard.
#SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trismegistus is aware though and is defending well.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Trismegistus 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. #T1##SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trismegistus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trismegistus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T2#
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (3) vs (0) Blue
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Trismegistus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blue's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Trismegistus tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trismegistus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trismegistus prevents Blue from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Blue is not content to let Trismegistus control the position.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back.
Blue manages to get to full guard.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trismegistus wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.#SUB#
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.#T5##SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trismegistus controlling the pace.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue has a hand on Trismegistus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trismegistus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (6) vs (0) Blue#T6#
Trismegistus tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blue has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to finish this one by submission but Blue is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trismegistus.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Trismegistus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trismegistus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trismegistus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (9) vs (0) Blue
Trismegistus tries to control but Blue wriggling away. #T8#
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Trismegistus has hold of Blue's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blue manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trismegistus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blue is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine from mount but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue 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: Trismegistus (9) vs (2) Blue
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Blue wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #T9#
Blue passes into half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blue has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Trismegistus defend it? Blue steps over the head and cranks it - Trismegistus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue! Satan Blue retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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