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CFC CG 18 PBP Commentary |
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 13 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gotch swivels and escapes.
Gotch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotch wants it to stay on the feet.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt.
Gotch looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
Kiryu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotch's waist but Gotch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiryu off to one side.
Lou Gotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kiryu.
Gotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Kiryu
Kiryu is looking for a sweep.
Kiryu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotch tries for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiryu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gotch's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiryu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiryu defends it well.
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu manages to get to full guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiryu has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiryu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiryu sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kiryu is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiryu defends it well.
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiryu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotch 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.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiryu is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gotch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Kiryu's guard.
Gotch 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gotch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch stands and throws Kiryu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (7) vs (0) Kiryu
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotch tries for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu regains half guard.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu looks winded!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiryu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Kiryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu is looking to improve his position.
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiryu is looking to improve his position.
Kiryu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kiryu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
After winning the bout, Lou Gotch 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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