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CFC CG Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Anatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn gets full guard.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.#T1#
Anatta is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Penn managing to control the position.
Anatta controlling from the top position.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anatta postures up.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Penn
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (2) Penn#T5#
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Anatta is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn pulls Anatta in to control the position. #T6#
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Anatta is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Anatta controlling Penn's posture. #T9#
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Penn trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Penn won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #T10#
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anatta wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn controlling the pace.
Anatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (7) Penn#T12#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Let's hope that Penn 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.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Phoenix drags the fight down to the ground.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phoenix pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Phoenix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Phoenix keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hunter controlling the action here.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well. #SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Phoenix has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (3) vs (0) Phoenix#T4#
Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phoenix for as long as he can get away with.
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.#T5#
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Phoenix is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (6) vs (0) Phoenix
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Phoenix tries to buck him off.
Hunter is hanging on to Phoenix's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Hunter controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunter controlling the positon.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for the choke from the back position but Phoenix is controlling his hands well.
Phoenix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunter.
#T8#
Phoenix trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Phoenix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Phoenix.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (2) Phoenix
Phoenix is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9#
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (2) Phoenix
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here. #T11#
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here. #T12#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Hunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Phoenix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter pushes down on Phoenix's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Phoenix trying to control here.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Blake Phoenix had this to say: 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Belmiro#SUB2#
Yi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yi has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yi drops back looking for a leg! Belmiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belmiro manages to kick Yi off! Yi jumps back into Belmiro's guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Yi.
#SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belmiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belmiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yi seems to be looking for submissions.
Belmiro 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.#SUB#
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Belmiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yi seems to be working for a kimura but Belmiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Yi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmiro is just riding it out for now. Yi eventually gives up the hold.
Yi tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it. #T3##SUB#
Yi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yi is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Yi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belmiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi. #SUB#
Yi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Belmiro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Yi!
After winning the bout, Jin Yi 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 46 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laguera drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Laguera#SUB2#
Laguera has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laguera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Laguera
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Laguera is keeping the position.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Laguera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Laguera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cruz escapes and throws Laguera's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Laguera#T1#
Cruz slows the pace down.
Laguera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz prevents Laguera from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laguera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz 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.#T2#
Laguera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laguera 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.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Laguera told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Laguera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Laguera.#T4#
Laguera trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Laguera wants to hit a sweep here but Cruz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laguera there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (2) Laguera
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laguera is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Laguera is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz wants to take Laguera's back here but Laguera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Laguera tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Laguera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laguera is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Cruz looking to control but Laguera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Laguera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Laguera to control.
Laguera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Laguera wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Laguera is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (11) vs (2) Laguera
Laguera tries to roll but Cruz sticks to his back.
Cruz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laguera's body.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Cruz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laguera's body.
#T8#
Laguera just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laguera.
Laguera rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz controls the action.#T9#
Laguera wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Laguera rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cruz not allowing Laguera to control his hands.
Cruz is hanging on to Laguera's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cruz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Laguera just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Laguera wants to escape the position.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laguera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Laguera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Laguera is squirming around nicely.
Laguera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Laguera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Laguera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Laguera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laguera wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.#T13#
Laguera tries to control Cruz's body but Cruz pushes him off. Laguera squirms to his side and now Cruz has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (14) vs (2) Laguera
Laguera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cruz biding his time, controlling Laguera.
Laguera tries to escape the position.
Laguera is still trying to improve position.
Laguera trying to control the hands but Cruz won't let him.
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Cruz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laguera to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (17) vs (2) Laguera
Laguera tries to escape the position.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Laguera rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laguera trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laguera trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A victorious Darian Cruz 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty shoots for a double leg takedown but Alopodis sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgillicutty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Mcgillicutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgillicutty showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgillicutty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alopodis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alopodis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mcgillicutty. Oh but Alopodis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mcgillicutty goes limp - he's gone! Alopodis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotch, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Njagi.#TD#
Gotch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Njagi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (0) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Gotch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotch manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Gotch's guard.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Gotch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotch manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Gotch's guard. #SUB#
Njagi 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#
Njagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Njagi defends it easily.
Njagi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gotch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Njagi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gotch has tightened it up now! Njagi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 38 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kakuto enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kakuto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Karelin#SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kakuto has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Karelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Kakuto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Karelin has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Karelin 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.
Kakuto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Karelin is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Karelin#T6#
Kakuto tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Karelin 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.
Karelin is positioning himself well to prevent Kakuto advancing to mount.
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage. #T8#
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin looking to control.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
Karelin looking to control.
#T9#
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (4) Karelin
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (7) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Karelin managing to control the position. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Karelin.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin controlling the position.
Kakuto won't allow Karelin to sweep him here. #T11#
Karelin pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin 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.
Karelin has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage. #T12#
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet. #SUB2#
Karelin working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Karelin#T13#
Karelin is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#T14#
Kakuto is looking to pass Karelin's guard but actually Karelin recovers to full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bainbridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crazy Horse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (0) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazy Horse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge 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#
Bainbridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crazy Horse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bainbridge's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bainbridge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bainbridge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bainbridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Bainbridge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crazy Horse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crazy Horse.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bainbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bainbridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bainbridge is aware though and is defending well.
Bainbridge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bainbridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crazy Horse is just riding it out for now. Bainbridge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Bainbridge.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Bainbridge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (7) vs (0) Crazy Horse#SUB#
Bainbridge has control of Crazy Horse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crazy Horse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Bainbridge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crazy Horse gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crazy Horse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bainbridge. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bainbridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
Crazy Horse felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
Crazy Horse moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bainbridge defends well.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Bainbridge tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Crazy Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bainbridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bainbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bainbridge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bainbridge is working for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
#SUB#
Bainbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bainbridge seems to be working for a kimura but Crazy Horse defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crazy Horse has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura but Crazy Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bainbridge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bainbridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge prevents Crazy Horse from improving his position.#SUB2#
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bainbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Crazy Horse regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Crazy Horse is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bainbridge rolls with it to try and escape but Crazy Horse cranks on the arm and Bainbridge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Crazy Horse!
A relieved looking William Crazy Horse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble is controlling an arm, preventing Borgia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
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.#T1#
Goble is controlling an arm, preventing Borgia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goble 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.
Borgia pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goble is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia wants to take Goble's back here but Goble is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Goble is still trying to improve position.
Borgia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goble is holding on tight.
Goble is working 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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goble is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble tries to improve his position but instead Borgia has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (8) vs (0) Goble#T3#
Goble is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Goble tries to escape but Borgia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Borgia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Borgia biding his time, controlling Goble.
Borgia is looking to control Goble but Goble is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Goble wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Borgia biding his time, controlling Goble.
Goble wants to escape the position.
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Borgia is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Goble can't escape the position.
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Goble breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (8) vs (2) Goble
Goble wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Goble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Borgia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (10) vs (2) Goble
Borgia stands and throws Goble's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (2) Goble
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Borgia controls the position.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goble sneaks back into half guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goble looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borgia pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (16) vs (2) Goble
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia controlling from mount.
Goble is trying to escape the mount.
#T9##SUB#
Borgia has control of Goble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goble is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Borgia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (19) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Borgia.
Goble tries to escape the position.
Borgia has good solid back control here. #T10#
Goble is trying to break free.
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Goble from escaping the position.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
Goble turns into Borgia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (19) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (21) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borgia uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (24) vs (4) Goble#T11#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (27) vs (4) Goble
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goble is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goble is looking to escape.
Goble tries to improve his position but instead Borgia has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (30) vs (4) Goble
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Goble is trying to break free.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goble is really stuck here.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Borgia has the hooks in. Goble is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Borgia has good solid back control here.
Goble rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (33) vs (4) Goble
Borgia content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 28 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Le Boulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prochazka on his heels. He'll look to pass Prochazka's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Prochazka wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Le Boulder passes Prochazka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prochazka wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Prochazka is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder controlling the action here. #T2#
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
Prochazka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder prevents Prochazka from getting the reversal.
Le Boulder moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (0) vs (8) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is hanging on to Prochazka's back as he tries to escape.
Prochazka trying to control the hands but Le Boulder won't let him. #T3#
Prochazka is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position as Prochazka tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Prochazka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Boulder wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy.
Le Boulder has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prochazka's body.
#T4#
Prochazka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Prochazka trying to control but not successfully.
Prochazka tries to escape but Le Boulder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Prochazka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Le Boulder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Prochazka has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Prochazka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Prochazka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Prochazka trying to control the hands but Le Boulder won't let him. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Prochazka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Prochazka breaks Le Boulder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (8) Le Boulder#T6#
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prochazka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (10) Le Boulder
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Le Boulder from controlling successfully.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Le Boulder advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (13) Le Boulder
Prochazka is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it.
Prochazka is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Le Boulder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Prochazka wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Prochazka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Prochazka tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Prochazka tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Prochazka is being controlled here.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face as Le Boulder controls the position.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka regains half guard.
Le Boulder is keen to just control but Prochazka is a slippery customer.
Le Boulder prevents Prochazka from improving his position.#T9#
Prochazka gets back to full guard.
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prochazka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder stands and throws Prochazka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (16) Le Boulder#T10##SUB2#
Le Boulder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well.
Le Boulder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Prochazka tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Prochazka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Prochazka is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it. #T11#
Le Boulder 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 Prochazka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Prochazka is trying to control Le Boulder's posture but Le Boulder avoids it.
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Prochazka is working away. #T12#
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.#T13#
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder controls the position from side control.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T14#
Prochazka wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.
Prochazka tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 16 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder made sure to mention his sponsor, Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. |
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