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CFC CG 15.5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 19 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldarisio is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Aldarisio circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldarisio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Easterly was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldarisio finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (2) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldarisio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (5) vs (0) Easterly
Aldarisio tries for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Easterly is still trying to improve position.
Easterly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aldarisio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
Aldarisio wants to work for an arm triangle but Easterly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldarisio is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldarisio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldarisio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.
Aldarisio 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.
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.
Easterly is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage.
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
Aldarisio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura but Easterly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldarisio to get the leverage.
Easterly actively working from the bottom here.
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly gets full guard.
Aldarisio 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.
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldarisio 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.
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Easterly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Easterly is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard.
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Aldarisio defends easily.
Easterly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldarisio stands and throws Easterly 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (8) vs (0) Easterly
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to improve position but can't.
Easterly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldarisio's best efforts.
Aldarisio is trying to work for a kimura but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is pressing down on Aldarisio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard.
Easterly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldarisio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldarisio drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Aldarisio off! Aldarisio jumps back into Easterly 's guard.
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldarisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aldarisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldarisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldarisio 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.
Aldarisio advances to half guard.
Easterly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aldarisio seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.
Easterly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio 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! Easterly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Aldarisio! |
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