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GFY 24 - Twas me and I sharted PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Fontaine.#CL2#
Pawn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pawn jumps into guard, dragging Fontaine to the mat.
Fontaine sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pawn is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pawn can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Pawn wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Pawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine is taking a breather. Pawn 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.
Fontaine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pawn for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Pawn is looking to improve his position.
Pawn is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pawn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Pawn keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Pawn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Pawn keeps moving.
Pawn is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
#T5#
Fontaine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawn controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Pawn keeps moving. #SUB#
Fontaine drops back looking for a leg! Pawn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pawn manages to kick Fontaine off! Fontaine jumps back into Pawn's guard.
Pawn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Pawn controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Pawn keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fontaine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pawn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pawn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pawn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fontaine (0) vs (4) Pawn
Fontaine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fontaine (4) vs (4) Pawn#T7#
Fontaine trying to control.#SUB#
Fontaine has got his arm under Pawn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Pawn has spun round into Fontaine's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (4) vs (6) Pawn
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontaine is keeping the position for now.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Pawn passes into half guard.
Pawn wants to pass to mount but Fontaine is defending the position.
Pawn is still trying to improve position.
Fontaine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fontaine (8) vs (6) Pawn#SUB#
Fontaine looking for the RNC. #T9#
Fontaine is hanging on to Pawn's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Fontaine is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pawn with him. Pawn is trying to defend but Fontaine has an arm under the chin now! Pawn grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch successfully.
Loco is working for takedown but Abner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Abner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Abner has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
#TD2#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loco trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner 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: Loco (0) vs (2) Abner
Loco is in trouble now - Abner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Abner#T1#
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Abner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abner looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Abner has control of Loco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abner is looking to work his way around to Loco's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Abner working for a guillotine from mount but Loco is in no mood to give up.
Abner controlling the pace for now.
Abner prevents Loco from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Abner working for a submission but Loco is keeping him at bay.
Abner controlling the position easily from mount.
Loco is controlling an arm, preventing Abner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Loco tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Abner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loco is looking to escape. #T3#
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Abner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Loco turns into him and now he's in Abner's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (5) Abner
Abner has his hands on Loco's head, controlling the position.
Loco preventing the sweep. #T4#
Abner working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Abner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB#
Loco drops back looking for a leg! Abner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abner manages to kick Loco off! Loco jumps back into Abner's guard.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abner holds on and takes a little breather.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Abner pulls Loco in close to prevent any damage.
Loco wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T6#
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (7) Abner
Loco is breathing heavily.
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (2) vs (10) Abner
Abner controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Abner tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well. #T8#
Abner trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abner tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
Abner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (2) vs (12) Abner#T9##SUB2#
Abner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abner is looking to work his way around to Loco's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Abner controlling from mount.
Abner prevents Loco from getting the reversal.
Loco has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Loco (2) vs (15) Abner
Loco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10##SUB2#
Loco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner. #SUB2#
Abner looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Loco showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Abner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Loco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11#
Loco can't escape the position.
Abner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Loco's body.
#SUB2#
Abner looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Loco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12##SUB2#
Loco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abner's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Abner keeps control of the position as Loco tries to break free.
Abner controls the position.#T13#
Loco tries to escape but Abner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Abner looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
Loco is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Abner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Loco doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Abner looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Abner controls the position.
Abner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner is hanging on to Loco's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 15 to 2.
Uncle Abner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition , into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Moncey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hole sprawls well initially but De Moncey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) De Moncey#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Moncey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (4) vs (2) De Moncey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole biding his time, controlling De Moncey.
Hole trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1##SUB#
Hole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De Moncey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hole is hanging on to De Moncey's back as he tries to escape.
De Moncey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hole.
Hole biding his time, controlling De Moncey. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a choke. De Moncey gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. De Moncey manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (4) De Moncey
Hole being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Moncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole 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: Hole (6) vs (4) De Moncey
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Moncey is not content to let Hole control the position.#SUB#
Hole is working for a kimura but De Moncey is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but De Moncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Moncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Hole is trying to control. De Moncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole stalling away here and it's allowed De Moncey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hole is looking to pass into half guard but De Moncey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Moncey is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (6) vs (6) De Moncey
De Moncey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole has De Moncey pulled in close to control his posture. #T5##SUB2#
De Moncey 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.
De Moncey trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but De Moncey is proving a slippery customer.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
Hole 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: Hole (8) vs (6) De Moncey#T6#
Well, if Hole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hole wants to pass to mount but De Moncey is defending the position.
Hole is looking to stall here but De Moncey recovers full guard.
Hole won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #T7#
De Moncey looking for a sweep. Not yet De Moncey, not yet.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hole got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hole has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Hole pushing down on De Moncey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is keen to just control but De Moncey is a slippery customer.
De Moncey is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but De Moncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (6) De Moncey
Hole tries to control but De Moncey wriggling away. #T10#
Hole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Moncey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Moncey working to try and regain half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
De Moncey is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Hole controlling from mount.
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole prevents De Moncey from getting the reversal.
De Moncey keeps trying to improve his position.
De Moncey tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Hole is stalling here but it's allowed De Moncey to get half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
Hole is controlling the pace.
#T13#
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working.
De Moncey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pushing down on De Moncey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Hole wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Moncey is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Moncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 76 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
St Stone has managed to clinch.
Pancake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Stone.
St Stone looking for a takedown.
Pancake jumps guard but St Stone turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
St Stone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tobias Pancake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus St Stone.
Pancake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Pancake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pancake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
St Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pancake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Stone.
Pancake tries to pull guard but St Stone holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St Stone tries to pull guard but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake tries to pull guard but St Stone won't allow it.
#T1#
St Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pancake is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. St Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Stone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pancake jumps guard but St Stone stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Stone is looking for a takedown.
St Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Pancake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Pancake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pancake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (4) vs (0) St Stone
St Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Stone keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
St Stone is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Pancake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Stone struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pancake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura but St Stone is defending well.
Pancake trying to control the action but St Stone is working from the bottom. #T3#
St Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Stone moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake trying to control but St Stone is working from the bottom.
St Stone keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass. #SUB2#
St Stone is looking for a triangle here but Pancake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (0) St Stone
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but St Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
St Stone is looking to improve his position.
Pancake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (0) St Stone
St Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Stone wants to control but Pancake postures up.
St Stone is looking for a sweep.
St Stone can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Stone keeps working.
St Stone tries to buck Pancake off but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but St Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake working away.
St Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Stone keeps working.
St Stone trying his best to control but Pancake has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (12) vs (0) St Stone
St Stone wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.#T6#
St Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake tries to control but St Stone wriggling away.
St Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
St Stone wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.
St Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (12) vs (2) St Stone
Pancake keeping moving, preventing St Stone from controlling successfully.
St Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing St Stone from controlling successfully. #T7#
Pancake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but St Stone defends it easily.
#SUB2#
St Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Stone wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake controls St Stone momentarily but St Stone frees himself. #T8##SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Stone defends it easily.
St Stone pushes down on Pancake's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
St Stone is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by St Stone.
#SUB2#
St Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. St Stone eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
St Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
St Stone wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake tries to roll over but St Stone keeps him under control.#SUB2#
St Stone 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.
St Stone trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well. #T10#
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Stone passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. St Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Stone wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well. #SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
St Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Pancake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
St Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.
Pancake is breathing heavily.
Pancake keeping full guard, as St Stone tries to pass.
St Stone wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T12#
St Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake is trying to keep St Stone in close.
St Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
St Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard. #T13#
St Stone keeps trying to improve his position.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
St Stone 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.
St Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
St Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pancake has his foot on St Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
St Stone pushes down on Pancake's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
St Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB2#
St Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
St Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
St Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
St Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
St Stone is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Stone to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is looking to control St Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Tobias Pancake retains his super heavyweight title!
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulatov is defended easily by Strdoza.
Nice sprawl there from Strdoza as Ulatov shoots in.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ulatov goes for a double leg but Strdoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Strdoza continues to drive forward.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strdoza as he avoids it easily.
Ulatov fails with the takedown.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Ulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is defending well. #T1#
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strdoza keeping hold of Ulatov's head, controlling as best he can.
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.#SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza trying to keep a closed guard but Ulatov is proving a slippery customer.
Ulatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Strdoza trying to control the position.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ulatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulatov has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Strdoza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up. #SUB#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Strdoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ulatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ulatov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (4) Ulatov#T6##SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.#T7##SUB#
Strdoza pushes a forearm under Ulatov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ulatov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Felix Krnacova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dalton drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krnacova (0) vs (2) Dalton
Krnacova controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Krnacova (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Krnacova is trying to escape the mount but Dalton keeps good control and instead manages to take Krnacova's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krnacova (0) vs (8) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Krnacova. #T1#
Krnacova is in bad spot here.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Krnacova buck him off.
Krnacova rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Krnacova. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Krnacova's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Dalton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Krnacova is doing well to defend. Dalton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Krnacova is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pacer Dalton!
During a confident post fight interview, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 34 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Shart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Hughes
Shart postures up.
Shart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shart wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Shart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shart content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Shart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Hughes trying to get back to full guard but Shart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes tries to roll over but Shart keeps him under control.
Shart is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Shart is taking a breather. Hughes 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.#SUB#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (5) vs (2) Hughes#T4##SUB#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Shart controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Shart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Shart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes postures up.
#T6#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (7) vs (2) Hughes
Shart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shart wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Hughes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shart has passed into half guard!
Shart wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shart sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Shart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Shart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
Shart is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#T11#
Shart trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. #T12#
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Shart pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard.
Hughes is staying active underneath Shart, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Shart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Shart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rumsfeld Shart waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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