 |
CFC CG 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Hardaway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hardaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardaway (2) vs (0) Kiryu#SUB#
Hardaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiryu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hardaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardaway has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hardaway 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#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Hardaway pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hardaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardaway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hardaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Hardaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hardaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hardaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardaway won't allow Kiryu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hardaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardaway is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hardaway drops back looking for a leg! Kiryu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiryu manages to kick Hardaway off! Hardaway jumps back into Kiryu's guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Hardaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiryu is keeping the position for now.
Kiryu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardaway manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardaway (2) vs (2) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Hardaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardaway manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Hardaway's guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu 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. #SUB#
Hardaway looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kiryu is defending well. Hardaway quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kiryu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hardaway celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Hardaway!
A victorious Samuel Hardaway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Make Makkonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Makkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kutvonen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makkonen (2) vs (0) Kutvonen#SUB#
Makkonen 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#
Kutvonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Makkonen drops back looking for a leg! Kutvonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kutvonen manages to kick Makkonen off! Makkonen jumps back into Kutvonen's guard. #SUB#
Makkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen pushing down on Kutvonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makkonen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Makkonen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Makkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Makkonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. Makkonen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Makkonen seems to be working for a kimura but Kutvonen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Makkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kutvonen defends it well. #SUB#
Makkonen is working for a kimura but Kutvonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.#T2##SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makkonen defends well.#SUB#
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen passes Kutvonen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Kutvonen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kutvonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Makkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Makkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura but Kutvonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makkonen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Makkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Makkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Kutvonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutvonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Kutvonen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makkonen defends well.
Kutvonen looks winded!#SUB#
Makkonen drops back looking for a leg! Kutvonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kutvonen manages to kick Makkonen off! Makkonen jumps back into Kutvonen's guard. #SUB#
Makkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Makkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Makkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Makkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kutvonen's guard. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Makkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Makkonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kutvonen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Makkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makkonen pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Makkonen seems to be working for a kimura but Kutvonen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Makkonen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kutvonen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Make Makkonen!
In his post fight interview, Make Makkonen gave a big smile as he said 'I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your fat son cry
I apologize a trillion times
I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your fat son cry
I apologize a trillion times
Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.
The defeated Lusmu Kutvonen had this to say: 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 25 wins and 12 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cicerón is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Boulder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cicerón.
Cicerón looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Boulder is fending him off so far but Cicerón persists. Nope, Le Boulder circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.
Le Boulder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Le Boulder shoots in and bounces Cicerón off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Boulder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount.
Cicerón tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position. #T1#
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Cicerón
A lull in the action here.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Cicerón is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Cicerón wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Le Boulder stalls from top position.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Cicerón wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.
Cicerón tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Le Boulder controls the position.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount. #T5#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Cicerón is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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 Le Boulder. Oh but Cicerón has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Le Boulder goes limp - he's gone! Cicerón jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 1 wins and 11 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Reaper moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Reaper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Reaper tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reaper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reaper sprawls well. Reaper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Reaper.
Jake Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie dives in and grabs Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaper pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Reaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.#CL#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reaper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie has Reaper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reaper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper prevents the takedown attempt.
Reaper is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie looking for a takedown. #T1##TD#
Reaper jumps guard.
#SUB#
Reaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Reaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Reaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB#
Reaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie stands and throws Reaper's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (0) vs (3) Gracie#T2#
Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reaper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Reaper is defending well.
Reaper's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Reaper is defending well.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Reaper defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Reaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaper sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaper sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reaper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Reaper defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reaper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Reaper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Reaper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Reaper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Reaper is defending well.
#SUB#
Reaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Reaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reaper (4) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Reaper has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Reaper looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Reaper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to roll over but Reaper keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Reaper is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reaper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reaper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Reaper seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reaper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reaper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reaper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Reaper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Reaper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Reaper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Reaper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reaper.
Reaper tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Reaper is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Reaper is controlling well.
#SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reaper to get the leverage. #SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reaper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Reaper eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Reaper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Reaper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaper works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reaper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looks winded!
Reaper pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Reaper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reaper looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reaper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reaper looking to pass the guard.
Reaper slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Reaper.
#SUB#
Reaper wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13##SUB#
Reaper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Reaper eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reaper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Reaper eventually gives up the hold.
Reaper prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Reaper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (7) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reaper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reaper to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Reaper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reaper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reaper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reaper to get the leverage. #SUB#
Reaper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reaper is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reaper takes the fight on points by 7 to 3.
Jake Reaper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Buryckin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Totemo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Buryckin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Totemo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Buryckin#SUB2#
Buryckin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Totemo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Totemo .
Buryckin is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Totemo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage.
Buryckin tries to pass to full mount but Totemo defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Totemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Buryckin off! Buryckin jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Totemo pulls Buryckin in to control the position.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Buryckin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buryckin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Buryckin pushes down on Totemo 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura here.
Totemo trying to control but Buryckin postures up.
Buryckin prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Buryckin 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#
Buryckin 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. #T3##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Buryckin defends easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buryckin stands and throws Totemo 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Buryckin
Totemo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buryckin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buryckin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (4) vs (5) Buryckin
Buryckin breaks Totemo 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (7) Buryckin#T4#
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Buryckin postures up. #SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin 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#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin looking to pass the guard.
Buryckin won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Totemo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Buryckin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to keep Buryckin in close.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (6) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB2#
Totemo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buryckin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Totemo has managed to get both his arms back between Buryckin's legs - danger averted.
Totemo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (9) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Totemo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buryckin keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Totemo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buryckin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buryckin looking for a sweep but Totemo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (11) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB#
Totemo has hold of Buryckin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buryckin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buryckin working to try and regain half guard.
Buryckin regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Buryckin with the active half guard here but Totemo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (14) vs (7) Buryckin#T7#
Totemo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buryckin tries to bench press Totemo off him but Totemo keeps the position.
Buryckin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Buryckin is refusing to be controlled, as Totemo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Totemo moves into full mount! Buryckin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (17) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for subs from the bottom but Totemo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (20) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin is looking to improve his position but Totemo isn't that keen on the idea.
Buryckin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo tries to pass to full mount but Buryckin defends it. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo wants to take a breather but Buryckin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Totemo is keen to just control but Buryckin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Buryckin defends the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to free his trapped foot but Buryckin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buryckin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Buryckin is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
Buryckin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin looks winded!#SUB#
Totemo is working for a submission of some sort.
Buryckin is in trouble now - Totemo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (23) vs (7) Buryckin#T11#
Buryckin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (26) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB#
Totemo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Buryckin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Totemo working for the choke. #SUB#
Totemo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Totemo doesn't have the hooks in and Buryckin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (26) vs (9) Buryckin
Buryckin tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin 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. #SUB#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buryckin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Buryckin pushes his legs off easily.
Buryckin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Totemo 's guard.
Buryckin prevents Totemo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Buryckin seems to be working for a kimura but Totemo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Buryckin seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buryckin is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Totemo moves into full guard.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Buryckin off! Buryckin jumps back into Totemo 's guard. #SUB#
Buryckin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buryckin has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Totemo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Totemo can't keep his opponent in guard - Buryckin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Totemo is just riding it out for now. Buryckin eventually gives up the hold. #T14##SUB2#
Buryckin 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.
Totemo is looking to control Buryckin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totemo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buryckin is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo takes the fight on points by 26 to 9. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 0 wins and 5 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ngannou tightens his grip and picks Guilliman up, before dumping him to the ground. Guilliman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to stand but Guilliman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guilliman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2##SUB#
Guilliman is looking for a triangle here but Ngannou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guilliman (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guilliman (0) vs (7) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Guilliman has his hands clasped together but Ngannou breaks the hold and Guilliman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 16 wins and 2 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Enrique Vega!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Prochazka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prochazka wants it to stay on the feet.
Prochazka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega fails with the takedown#TD#
and Prochazka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vega! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (0) Vega
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Vega.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vega is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vega is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Prochazka has hold of Vega's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vega seems comfortable defending it but Prochazka has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vega is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vega is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Prochazka couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 13 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Globe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Globe swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Globe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Globe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Globe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Globe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Globe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Globe
Globe wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Globe tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Da Silva trying to control the position but Globe is working away. #T2##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Globe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva wants to control but Globe is keeping him busy.
Globe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Globe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Globe is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Globe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Globe has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Globe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Globe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Globe#T3##SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Globe trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Globe tries to pass.
Globe works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Globe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Globe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Globe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Globe.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Globe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Globe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Globe pushes down on Da Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Globe is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
#T5#
Globe wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Globe is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva trying to control here.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Da Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Globe.
#T6#
Globe wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Globe seems to be working for a kimura but Da Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Globe is working for a kimura but Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily.
Globe wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Globe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Globe tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Globe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Globe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (7) vs (2) Globe
Da Silva stands and throws Globe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (10) vs (2) Globe
Globe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (10) vs (6) Globe#SUB2#
Globe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Da Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Globe tightening his grip on Da Silva, looking for the choke. #T8#
Globe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Da Silva's body.
#SUB2#
Globe looking for the RNC.
Da Silva is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Globe gets his way!
Da Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Globe's guard. Nice work there by Da Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (12) vs (6) Globe#T9#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Globe is keeping the position.
Da Silva passes into half guard.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Globe is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Globe avoid being mounted?
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Globe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Silva prevents Globe from improving his position.
Globe trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
#T10#
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Globe moves into full guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Globe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva stands and throws Globe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (15) vs (6) Globe#SUB#
Da Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Globe tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB#
Da Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Globe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Globe's legs.
Globe is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe seems a little lost for a moment, as Da Silva dominates the positioning.
Da Silva trying to control the position but Globe is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Globe is defending well.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Globe keeps working. #T12#
Globe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Globe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Globe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Da Silva is trying to control. Globe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva prevents Globe from improving his position.#SUB#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
#SUB2#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Globe won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Globe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Globe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Globe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving.
Globe is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
#T14#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Globe is keeping the position.
Globe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (15) vs (8) Globe
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Globe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Globe defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Globe wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
Anderson Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
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 14 wins and 3 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Trismegistus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trismegistus. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB2#
Blue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trismegistus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Blue
Blue sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trismegistus is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trismegistus.
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T2#
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trismegistus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard.
Blue wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Blue
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
#T4#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Blue wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #SUB#
Trismegistus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trismegistus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Trismegistus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blue is now in half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Blue is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
Blue is taking a breather. Trismegistus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue is trying to control. Trismegistus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Trismegistus is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus trying to control but Blue postures up.
Trismegistus is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (5) Blue
Trismegistus 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.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trismegistus is looking to escape.
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue fails to advance to Trismegistus's back. #T7#
Blue prevents Trismegistus from getting the reversal.
Blue works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (5) vs (8) Blue
I really don't envy Trismegistus right now.
#SUB2#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Blue is trying to stick to Trismegistus's back but Trismegistus is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trismegistus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (7) vs (8) Blue#SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trismegistus has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.#T8##SUB2#
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (7) vs (10) Blue#SUB#
Trismegistus has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yojizo Trismegistus!
During a confident post fight interview, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
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 16 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Sixty Five#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sixty Five is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sixty Five. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Sixty Five#SUB#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Sixty Five regains half guard.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sixty Five does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixty Five has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Sixty Five's legs - danger averted.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixty Five 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: Green (5) vs (2) Sixty Five
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (5) Sixty Five
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Sixty Five eventually gives up the hold.
Green tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg.
Green trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#T4#
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixty Five's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixty Five's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Green (9) vs (5) Sixty Five
Sixty Five trying to control the position but Green manages to sink in the hooks.
Sixty Five staying busy and making it hard for Green to control.
Green is trying to stick to Sixty Five's back but Sixty Five is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sixty Five. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (9) vs (7) Sixty Five
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixty Five slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (9) vs (10) Sixty Five
Green struggling a bit here.
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Green can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green stops Sixty Five from passing to mount.
Sixty Five trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Sixty Five has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (9) vs (12) Sixty Five
Sixty Five content just to control the position here.
Green can't escape the position.
Sixty Five moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (9) vs (15) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is not going to allow Green to sit and survive in this position. #T6##SUB2#
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Green defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Green manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sixty Five's guard. Nice work there by Green.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (11) vs (15) Sixty Five#SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Sixty Five lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (11) vs (17) Sixty Five
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Sixty Five advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Green tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Sixty Five eventually gives up the hold.
Sixty Five works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (20) Sixty Five
Green is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (23) Sixty Five
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Sixty Five can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Sixty Five is looking to work his way around to Green's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Green regains half guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sixty Five uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (26) Sixty Five
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sixty Five.
Green 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.#T10#
Sixty Five wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sixty Five passes into half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (29) Sixty Five
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sixty Five's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Sixty Five! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Green has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five is the new heavyweight champion!
Android Sixty Five decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
