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CFC CG 20 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 15 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gotch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley gets back to full guard.
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley 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 looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Riley's guard.
Gotch pushes down on Riley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riley.
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley 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.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Riley tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley gets back to full guard.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotch forces his way into half guard.
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Gotch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riley! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Riley
Riley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
Gotch is breathing heavily.
Gotch 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! Riley is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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