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CFC CG 27 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Line tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voluspa swivels and escapes.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Voluspa shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Voluspa clinches.
Voluspa gets underhooks to prevent Line's takedown attempt.
Nori Voluspa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Line goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voluspa prevents it.
Line drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Line gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Line
Voluspa trying to control but Line postures up.
Voluspa manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass. #SUB2#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Voluspa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Voluspa manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Voluspa's guard. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Line passes into half guard.
Voluspa tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Voluspa 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.
Line looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily.
Line works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Voluspa defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Line drops back, looking for a kneebar! Voluspa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Voluspa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Voluspa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (4) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Line is looking to regain half guard here but Voluspa keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Line! Score +2 for reaching mount: Voluspa (6) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Voluspa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Line is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Voluspa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Line 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.#T4##SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa.
Line is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Voluspa wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voluspa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Voluspa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Voluspa 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#
Voluspa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (9) vs (2) Line
Line is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Line manages to work his way to half guard, despite Voluspa's best efforts.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Line wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Line tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line looks winded!#SUB#
Voluspa wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Line gets full guard.
Voluspa controlling from the top position.
Voluspa forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa 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#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
Line regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Voluspa forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Line works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Voluspa passes Line's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Line is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well. #T11##SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well. #SUB#
Voluspa wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Voluspa 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#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Voluspa uses his free foot to push down on Line's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Line. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (12) vs (2) Line
Line is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Line is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Voluspa working for a submission but Line is keeping him at bay.
Voluspa tries to control but Line wriggling away. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Line regains half guard.#T13##SUB#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Line looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Voluspa pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (15) vs (2) Line
Line can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Voluspa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Voluspa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Line is surviving well by controlling Voluspa's body position as best he can.
Voluspa prevents Line from getting the reversal.
Voluspa tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Voluspa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Line slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voluspa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Voluspa pushing down on Line's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Voluspa.
#SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voluspa takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Nori Voluspa 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 7 wins and 8 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 50 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cicerón gets caught flat footed, as Alopodis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cicerón could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alopodis has cracked it and Cicerón is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alopodis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker shoots and misses #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parker won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Parker
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Parker is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Parker! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (7) vs (0) Parker
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it. #SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Da Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (10) vs (0) Parker
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Da Silva trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (13) vs (0) Parker
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Parker is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Da Silva fails to move to back control.
Parker 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#
Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva moves into full mount! Parker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (16) vs (0) Parker
Parker can't escape the position.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Da Silva has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (19) vs (0) Parker
Parker is trying to break free.
#T5#
Parker turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (19) vs (2) Parker#SUB2#
Parker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (21) vs (2) Parker
Da Silva passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working. #SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (24) vs (2) Parker
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.
Parker prevents Da Silva from moving into mount. #T6#
The referee asks Da Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Da Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Parker tries to improve position but can't.
Parker is still trying to improve position.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Parker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position. #T7##SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker is in trouble now - Da Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (27) vs (2) Parker
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Parker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Da Silva has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (30) vs (2) Parker
Parker is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Da Silva has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Parker is defending well but eventually Da Silva manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Parker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jacob Parker had this to say: 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Totemo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Totemo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdul Karim defends well.#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Abdul Karim pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Abdul Karim stands and throws Totemo 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Totemo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Totemo is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdul Karim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Totemo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abdul Karim. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Totemo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (5) vs (9) Abdul Karim
Totemo rolls, trying to escape but Abdul Karim keeps control of the position.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Abdul Karim fails to advance to Totemo 's back.
Totemo tries to reverse the position but Abdul Karim maintains control.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a submission but Totemo is keeping him at bay.
Abdul Karim avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.#T4##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Totemo is surviving well by controlling Abdul Karim's body position as best he can.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Totemo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Totemo shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a guillotine from mount but Totemo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working for a guillotine from mount but Totemo frees his head quite easily.
Totemo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to secure an arm triangle but Totemo defends it well.
Totemo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abdul Karim prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (9) vs (9) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Totemo tightening his grip on Abdul Karim, looking for the choke.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Totemo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Totemo is trying to stick to Abdul Karim's back but Abdul Karim is turning into Totemo . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Totemo 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (9) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (11) vs (11) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has his foot on Totemo 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Totemo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has an active guard here but Totemo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Totemo , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (14) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Totemo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape.
Abdul Karim is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Totemo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abdul Karim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abdul Karim shrugs it off.
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Totemo maintains control.
Abdul Karim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (17) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim tries to roll but Totemo sticks to his back.
Abdul Karim is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Totemo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Totemo .
Abdul Karim tries to escape but Totemo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Abdul Karim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Totemo wants to finish this one by submission but Abdul Karim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Totemo .
Abdul Karim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Totemo working for a guillotine from mount but Abdul Karim is in no mood to give up.
Totemo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Abdul Karim to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (20) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Totemo 's guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (20) vs (13) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Abdul Karim looks winded!
Abdul Karim passes Totemo 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Totemo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Totemo 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Totemo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Totemo is trying to control the position but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim passes Totemo 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Abdul Karim postures up.
Totemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Karim is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (22) vs (13) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Totemo off! Totemo jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #T13#
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (22) vs (15) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Abdul Karim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdul Karim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim is fighting to break Totemo 's control of his arms but Totemo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Abdul Karim postures up.
Totemo 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#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Abdul Karim seems to have locked his on tight now - Totemo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Abdul Karim, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim 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 25 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goble to the ground. Czarny Z Garbowa is now in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble controlling the action here. #T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (7) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is being controlled here. #T3##SUB#
Goble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is not content to let Goble control the position.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goble is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Czarny Z Garbowa. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (12) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (15) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Goble is staying tight to Czarny Z Garbowa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to improve position but can't.
Goble wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.#T8#
Goble trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (18) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Goble wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Czarny Z Garbowa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (21) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Goble controls the action.
Goble controlling well, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from escaping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to get to half guard.
Goble mounts Czarny Z Garbowa! Really nice guard pass there!
Czarny Z Garbowa is working to get back to half guard.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (24) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
#T11#
Goble controlling well, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from escaping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (24) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (26) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Goble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Goble not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (29) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (32) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble biding his time, controlling Czarny Z Garbowa.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Oh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Borgia
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#
Borgia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borgia has Oh in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oh passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Borgia with the active half guard here but Oh passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Oh wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Oh staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Oh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Borgia. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (2) Borgia#T3#
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oh off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (8) vs (6) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Borgia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oh for a finish. #SUB2#
Borgia is persistently looking for the submission but Oh is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Oh is in a bad position with Borgia working for a choke. Oh manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (10) vs (6) Borgia#T4#
Oh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a triangle here but Oh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (13) vs (6) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Oh has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Borgia'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! Borgia is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Oh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jisoo Oh!
Jisoo Oh retains his super heavyweight title!
Jisoo Oh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Prochazka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phillips won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Prochazka advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (6) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Prochazka has control of Phillips's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Phillips regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Prochazka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prochazka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Prochazka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Prochazka is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka prevents Phillips from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prochazka is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Prochazka.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Prochazka pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prochazka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (12) vs (0) Phillips
Prochazka controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Prochazka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phillips has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Prochazka prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
Phillips stops Prochazka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Phillips is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (15) vs (0) Phillips
Prochazka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for the choke but no joy.
Prochazka doesn't have the hooks in and Phillips manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (15) vs (2) Phillips#T4#
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (17) vs (2) Phillips
Prochazka is pushing down on Phillips's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phillips is fighting to maintain full guard but Prochazka has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prochazka pulls his head out easily.
Prochazka trying to control the pace.
Prochazka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (20) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips regains half guard.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prochazka pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Prochazka escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Prochazka! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (23) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Prochazka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prochazka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phillips tries to buck Prochazka off but Prochazka is having none of it.
Phillips stops Prochazka from passing to mount.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Prochazka keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka works to advance to full mount. Phillips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (25) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka wants to finish this one by submission but Phillips is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prochazka.
Phillips has given up his back here. Will Prochazka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (28) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Phillips is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Prochazka looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prochazka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Phillips's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Phillips remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Phillips wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Phillips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Phillips defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Phillips is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Prochazka gets his way!
Phillips is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Phillips preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prochazka. #SUB#
Phillips preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prochazka. #SUB#
Prochazka has the hooks in. Phillips is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Prochazka passes his arm under Phillips's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Phillips taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Globe feints and as Blue raises his hands in defense, Globe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Globe
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Globe advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Globe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Blue is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Globe!
Rufus Globe is the new heavyweight champion!
Rufus Globe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 35 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trismegistus to the mat! Trismegistus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from Trismegistus's half guard. Trismegistus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kakuto jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Trismegistus#SUB#
Kakuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trismegistus, who protects the arm well.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakuto is looking to advance position but Trismegistus won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Trismegistus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Trismegistus. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (11) vs (0) Trismegistus
Kakuto gets to mount! Trismegistus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (13) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kakuto has his hands clasped together but Trismegistus extends and breaks Kakuto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Trismegistus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Yojizo Trismegistus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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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 22 wins and 4 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 3 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sixty Five drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five preventing the sweep.
Sixty Five is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Sixty Five has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green trying to control here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Sixty Five sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Green gets back to full guard.
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Green controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sixty Five thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixty Five is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixty Five doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixty Five manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Sixty Five is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Sixty Five
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five stops Green from passing to mount.
Green working away.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixty Five is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sixty Five is still trying to improve position.
Sixty Five moves into full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five trying to control here.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working.
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sixty Five is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixty Five is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixty Five has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixty Five is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Sixty Five had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sixty Five throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Green being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Sixty Five looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Green has picked Sixty Five up and slammed him! Sixty Five can't keep hold of the triangle and Green manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five regains half guard there - taking advantage of Green's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Green is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #T7#
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green prevents Sixty Five from improving his position.#SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixty Five has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sixty Five knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T8#
Green uses his free foot to push down on Sixty Five's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sixty Five. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (2) Sixty Five
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixty Five is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to control the pace but Sixty Five is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Sixty Five can't escape the position.
Sixty Five is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixty Five tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
Sixty Five regains half guard.#SUB#
Green 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.
#T10##SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixty Five has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Sixty Five defends the submission attempt.
Green is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #T11##SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixty Five slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12##SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five looking to control.
Sixty Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sixty Five is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Sixty Five moves into full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five is trying to keep Green in close.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Sixty Five manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (11) vs (4) Sixty Five
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Green throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sixty Five escapes and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (7) Sixty Five
Green gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (10) Sixty Five
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Walon Green made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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