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CFC CG 30 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 3 wins and 11 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (0) Anderson
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
Phillips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips 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.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips 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.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips.
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips 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.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
Phillips 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.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looks winded!
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips 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.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Phillips 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.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold.
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (2) vs (4) Anderson
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (4) vs (4) Anderson
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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