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GFY 11 - Day of the Woman 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matt Enforcer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Everett has Enforcer up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Everett jumps into guard, dragging Enforcer to the mat.
Enforcer wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Enforcer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enforcer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Enforcer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Enforcer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Everett screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Enforcer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Enforcer!
An out of breath Matt Enforcer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 1 wins and 9 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches up against the ropes.
Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Kraag. He has hold of a leg but Kraag is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraag is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mason has his hands clasped together but Kraag extends and breaks Mason's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Fidelity Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily#CL#
and Castro counters by moving into the clinch.
Fontaine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Castro to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Castro jumps into guard, dragging Fontaine to the mat.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontaine is one step ahead there.
Fontaine trying to move into half guard but instead Castro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Fontaine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fontaine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fontaine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro passes into half guard. #T1#
Castro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB#
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fontaine is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontaine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Castro working away.
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.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
Castro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fontaine has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro staying calm.#T3#
Fontaine is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Castro tries for a kimura but Fontaine is defending well. #T4#
Fontaine is not content to let Castro control the position. #SUB#
Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontaine is defending well.
Fontaine tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Fontaine struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5##SUB#
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fontaine tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fontaine has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fontaine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fontaine struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Castro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fontaine is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7##SUB#
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontaine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
Fontaine tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position. #SUB#
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fontaine struggling a bit here.#T9##SUB#
Castro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fontaine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Castro but great work by Fontaine. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castro (5) vs (4) Fontaine
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Castro works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castro holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fontaine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Castro keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully.
Castro has Fontaine pulled in close to control his posture.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castro continues to stall.#T12#
Fontaine looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (7) vs (4) Fontaine
Castro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (10) vs (4) Fontaine#SUB#
Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontaine is defending well.
Fontaine is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Castro tries for a kimura but Fontaine is defending well. #SUB#
Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away. #T14##SUB#
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
Castro trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away. #SUB#
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner has De Moncey up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Moncey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abner walks away with a smile on his face. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Abner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
De Moncey gets control of Abner's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Moncey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Moncey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Moncey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Moncey on the ground.#SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now.
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Abner postures up.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
De Moncey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (0) vs (2) De Moncey
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Abner has his foot on De Moncey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Moncey works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Moncey controls the pace.
De Moncey trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner 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.#T3#
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (2) De Moncey
De Moncey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (2) De Moncey
Abner gets to mount! De Moncey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (7) vs (2) De Moncey
Abner wants to take De Moncey's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
De Moncey wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner prevents De Moncey from getting the reversal.
De Moncey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Moncey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Moncey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Abner is just content to waste time from the top position. De Moncey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (7) vs (4) De Moncey#T5#
De Moncey won't allow Abner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
De Moncey has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Moncey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (4) De Moncey
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (6) De Moncey
Abner has control of De Moncey's left arm, preventing De Moncey from doing any damage.
Abner is trying to control the position but De Moncey postures up.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T6#
Abner looking to control.
Abner keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey controlling from the top position.
De Moncey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Moncey postures up.
De Moncey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Abner keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Abner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Abner keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Moncey has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Moncey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (6) De Moncey
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (8) De Moncey
Abner keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Abner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Moncey is aware though and is defending well.
Abner controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
De Moncey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
De Moncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Moncey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (13) vs (8) De Moncey#T12#
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
De Moncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (13) vs (10) De Moncey
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.
Abner 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.#SUB#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (17) vs (10) De Moncey
De Moncey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working.
De Moncey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abner's best efforts.#SUB#
Abner trying to work for an americana but De Moncey has managed to regain full guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard.
Abner wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
After the big win, Uncle Abner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Glomco Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 69 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Destroyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (0) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destroyer defends it easily.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily.
Destroyer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Destroyer drops back looking for a leg! Pancake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancake manages to kick Destroyer off! Destroyer jumps back into Pancake's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancake tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Pancake trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
#SUB#
Destroyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pancake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Destroyer.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Pancake is staying active underneath Destroyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Destroyer controlling the action here.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (2) vs (4) Pancake#T3##SUB2#
Pancake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Destroyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for the RNC.
Pancake controlling well, preventing Destroyer from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Destroyer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Destroyer tries to escape the position.
Pancake doesn't have the hooks in and Destroyer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (4) vs (4) Pancake#T4#
Destroyer passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Destroyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pancake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Destroyer.
Pancake tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.#T5#
Pancake trying to hold on to Destroyer's head to control him but Destroyer postures up.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pancake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Destroyer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pancake. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (7) vs (4) Pancake
Destroyer tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Destroyer advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Destroyer (9) vs (4) Pancake
Destroyer looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Destroyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancake has worked his arm free - good work by Pancake!
A lull in the action here.
Pancake tries to bench press Destroyer off him but Destroyer keeps the position. #T7#
Pancake seems a little lost for a moment, as Destroyer dominates the positioning.
Pancake trying to control but Destroyer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (12) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Destroyer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Destroyer working for a choke but Pancake is defending well.
Destroyer is trying to stick to Pancake's back but Pancake is turning into Destroyer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Destroyer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pancake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (12) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Destroyer has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer controlling Pancake's posture. #T9#
Destroyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Pancake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Destroyer is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Destroyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Pancake trying to advance position but Destroyer counters by regaining guard. #T10##SUB#
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Destroyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Destroyer's legs - danger averted.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destroyer keeps working.
Destroyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pancake is working for a kimura but Destroyer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Destroyer is not content to let Pancake control the position.#SUB#
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Destroyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Destroyer's legs - danger averted.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Pancake postures up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destroyer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (14) vs (6) Pancake
Destroyer trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destroyer takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Chicken Destroyer 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 2 wins and 5 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 33 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Hughes#SUB#
Loco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Loco up and slammed him! Loco can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Hughes
Hughes gets to mount! Loco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (0) vs (7) Hughes
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loco wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.#SUB2#
Hughes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Loco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Loco wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hughes is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Loco defends the submission attempt.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hughes 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.
#T3#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Loco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Loco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! Sirus Hughes retains his super heavyweight title! |
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