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CFC CG 26 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Rudi Kardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kardi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiryu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kardi (2) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
Kardi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kardi (5) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiryu stops Kardi from passing to mount. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiryu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kardi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiryu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kardi 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.
Kardi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kardi (8) vs (0) Kiryu#SUB#
Kardi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiryu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiryu tries to improve position but can't.
Kiryu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiryu, who protects the arm well.
Kiryu sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kardi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kiryu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiryu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi. #T3##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi prevents Kiryu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiryu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu is in trouble now - Kardi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kardi (11) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kardi (14) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu rolls, trying to escape but Kardi keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Kiryu showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kiryu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kiryu for a finish. #SUB#
Kardi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Kiryu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kiryu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Kardi has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kardi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Kiryu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiryu is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kardi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Kiryu's guard. #T7##SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kiryu keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.#SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Kiryu's guard. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Kiryu's guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kardi defends well.
Kardi wants to pass the guard but Kiryu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kardi is defending well. Kiryu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kardi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kiryu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kiryu!
Our winner, Kazuma Kiryu, 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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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 51 wins and 51 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili looks for a takedown but Mondragon sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mondragon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vakhvakhishvili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vakhvakhishvili sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Vakhvakhishvili moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mondragon 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#
Vakhvakhishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakhvakhishvili is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakhvakhishvili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Vakhvakhishvili's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vakhvakhishvili works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T5##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
#T6##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
#T7##SUB#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon is breathing heavily.#T9##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Vakhvakhishvili regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vakhvakhishvili, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vakhvakhishvili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon prevents Vakhvakhishvili from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Vakhvakhishvili won't allow it. #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#T14##SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon pushes down on Vakhvakhishvili's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
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.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Riley 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#
Riley 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#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. #T1#
Magomedov tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Riley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Riley prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Riley drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB#
Riley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Magomedov 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.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Riley 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#
Riley 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. #T7##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Riley 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#
Riley 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.
Riley stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov regains half guard.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.#SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov looks winded!#SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10##SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.#SUB#
Riley 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#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a triangle here. Riley is fighting it but it looks tight! Magomedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Riley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov 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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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 4 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gotch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Verus#SUB#
Verus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verus has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Verus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Verus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verus has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Gotch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Verus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gotch's guard. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Verus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Verus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotch has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Verus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Gotch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Verus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotch gets full guard.#SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verus defends it easily.#SUB#
Gotch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verus pushing down on Gotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Verus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Verus is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verus to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Verus is trying for a kimura here. Gotch looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Verus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cicero Verus!
A very excited looking Cicero Verus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgillicutty quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Sisko
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sisko seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sisko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgillicutty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgillicutty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgillicutty! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (2) Sisko#T1#
Sisko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sisko seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcgillicutty dominates the positioning.
Sisko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sisko's face as Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sisko tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T2#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.
Sisko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (6) Sisko#T3##SUB2#
Sisko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Sisko let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty fending off the submission attempt from Sisko. #SUB2#
Sisko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgillicutty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sisko is not going to allow Mcgillicutty to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Sisko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgillicutty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is having to fend off submission attempts from Sisko, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sisko doesn't have the hooks in though and Mcgillicutty manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (6) Sisko
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sisko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mcgillicutty is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sisko pulls down on the head and he's put Mcgillicutty 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). Benjamin Sisko! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Anatta has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T1#
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta trying to control here.
Banner controlling the action here.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Anatta controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T3#
Banner wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Banner 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.
Banner advances to half guard. #T4#
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Banner
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Anatta is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #T5#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Anatta trying to control here.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner controls the position.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Anatta tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta struggling a bit here.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working. #T9#
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is pressing down on Anatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anatta is holding on for now.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Banner.
Anatta has a hand on Banner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (11) Banner
Anatta prevents Banner from taking his back.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Anatta tries to control the position but Banner now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (14) Banner#T11#
Good control from Banner.#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Banner 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.#T13#
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner controlling the pace.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Banner postures up.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
Roddy Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 8 wins and 4 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cruz gets caught napping as Singleton dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singleton defends well.#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singleton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Singleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singleton has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singleton 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#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Singleton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singleton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Singleton pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Singleton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Singleton looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singleton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Singleton working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Singleton.
#T3##SUB#
Singleton seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singleton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Singleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz looks winded!
Singleton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (11) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Singleton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Singleton tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Singleton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5##SUB#
Singleton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB#
Singleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB#
Singleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Singleton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Singleton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.#T7##SUB#
Singleton drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Singleton off! Singleton jumps back into Cruz's guard. #SUB#
Singleton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Singleton defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Singleton defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singleton defends well.#SUB#
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB#
Singleton 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.
Singleton passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Singleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Singleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Singleton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Singleton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singleton to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Singleton drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Singleton off! Singleton jumps back into Cruz's guard. #SUB2#
Cruz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Singleton doesn't defend quickly enough and Cruz has managed to lock this one up! Can Singleton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cruz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 50 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Alopodis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (4) Alopodis
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czarny Z Garbowa, who protects the arm well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to reverse the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alopodis's best efforts.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Alopodis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Alopodis defends easily.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Alopodis drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Alopodis off! Alopodis jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #T5##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Alopodis defends easily.
Alopodis is pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alopodis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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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 24 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble 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: Goble (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Goble controlling the position easily from mount.
Cicerón has given up his back here. Will Goble look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cicerón breaks Goble's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Goble gets back to full guard.
Goble managing to control the position.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Cicerón has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Cicerón manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón working for submissions but it's allowed Goble to get to half guard.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goble uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (2) Cicerón#T6#
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Goble is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cicerón with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (2) Cicerón#T8#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Cicerón is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Goble works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (19) vs (2) Cicerón
Goble 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 Cicerón's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cicerón tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble happy to just control the position for now.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goble passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (22) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
Cicerón being controlled for a moment.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Goble controls the position.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Goble controls the position.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is being controlled here.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cicerón wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goble has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cicerón'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! Cicerón is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Goble!
After winning the bout, Shane Goble 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oh's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Oh
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oh trying to control here.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Oh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Oh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Oh is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#T1#
Oh is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
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 is looking for a kimura but Oh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Oh to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Borgia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Oh#SUB#
Borgia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Borgia working for submissions but it's allowed Oh to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (5) Oh
Borgia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia with the active half guard here but Oh passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (8) Oh
Oh wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Oh taking a breather here.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Oh is staying tight to Borgia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Borgia tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borgia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Borgia tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Borgia is not content to let Oh control the position. #T6#
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (8) Oh#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oh defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Borgia is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Oh as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Borgia won't allow Oh to sweep him here. #T8#
Borgia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (8) Oh#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 (7) vs (12) Oh
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
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 manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#T9##SUB2#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Oh.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (15) Oh#T10#
Oh controlling from the full mount.
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.
Borgia 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: Borgia (9) vs (15) Oh
Oh controlling the position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Borgia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (17) Oh#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#T11#
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Borgia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oh defends it easily.
Oh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Oh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borgia's guard. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Oh is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oh controlling the pace. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh controlling the action here. #T14#
Borgia is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 17 to 9.
Jisoo Oh is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jisoo Oh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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