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GFY 46 - N 2 just ahead of me 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 26 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The Flamingo drives through and clinches with Hestler against the ropes.
#TD2#
The Flamingo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hestler can't fight it off and eventually The Flamingo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hestler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hestler controlling The Flamingo's posture. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Flamingo is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Hestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Flamingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hestler can't keep his opponent in guard - The Flamingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Flamingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hestler actively working from the bottom here.
The Flamingo tries to pass to full mount but Hestler defends it. #T2#
The Flamingo content to control rather than advance.
Hestler manages to get to full guard.
Hestler looking to control.
#SUB#
Hestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hestler working a defensive guard here.
The Flamingo pushing down on Hestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hestler wants to get back to full guard but The Flamingo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Hestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape.
The Flamingo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hestler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (5) The Flamingo#T4#
The Flamingo pulls Hestler in to control the position.
The Flamingo 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.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo trying to control the position here.
Hestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Flamingo on the ground.#T5#
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The Flamingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hestler defends it easily.
The Flamingo being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The Flamingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (7) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Flamingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
The Flamingo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hestler controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself.
Hestler is trying to hold The Flamingo in close to prevent damage but The Flamingo has managed to pass into half guard.
The Flamingo not doing much here.
Hestler is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Hestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Flamingo seems to be looking for submissions.
The Flamingo controlling the action here.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hestler is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (2) vs (10) The Flamingo#T9#
Hestler is trying to reverse the position but instead The Flamingo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (2) vs (13) The Flamingo
Hestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo has the hooks in. Hestler is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. The Flamingo passes his arm under Hestler's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hestler taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 6 wins and 26 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag moves into range and clinches up with Loco.#TD2#
Kraag lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Loco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraag's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loco (4) vs (2) Kraag
Loco tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
Kraag rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Kraag is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Loco pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (7) vs (2) Kraag#SUB#
Loco looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag is trying to reverse the position but instead Loco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Loco (10) vs (2) Kraag#SUB#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Loco is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Loco keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
Kraag breaks Loco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (10) vs (4) Kraag
Loco keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loco (14) vs (4) Kraag#T2#
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Kraag trying his best to control but Loco has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Loco (16) vs (4) Kraag
Loco avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Loco is staying active.
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.#T3#
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Kraag wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loco avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Loco prevents Kraag from getting the reversal.
Kraag gets back to half guard.
Kraag has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura 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.#T6##SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag wants to sweep but Loco has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (19) vs (4) Kraag
Loco working away.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working. #T7#
Loco working away.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Kraag sneaks back into half guard.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag controlling the position for now.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Loco is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kraag 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 Loco. Oh but Kraag has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Loco goes limp - he's gone! Kraag jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
After winning the bout, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 35 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Everett
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here.
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Everett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snowstrinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowstrinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowstrinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snowstrinski'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.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
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.
Snowstrinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Everett is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up. #T4#
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here.
Everett 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.
Everett keeps trying to improve his position.
Snowstrinski is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T6#
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowstrinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowstrinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here.
Snowstrinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #T7#
Everett working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Everett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snowstrinski has managed to get both his arms back between Everett's legs - danger averted.
Everett wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snowstrinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski continues to hold on tight.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T9#
Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T10#
Snowstrinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Everett
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully. #T11#
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Everett postures up.
Everett trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (2) Everett#SUB2#
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
Snowstrinski stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Snowstrinski won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowstrinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowstrinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T13#
Snowstrinski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.#T14#
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
Everett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Everett for as long as he can get away with.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (4) Everett
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Everett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Everett wins on points by 5 to 4.
Filmore Everett made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in 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 11 wins and 14 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Abner forces Strdoza back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Abner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strdoza regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza looking to control.
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abner wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza looking to control.
Abner trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a triangle here. Abner is fighting it but it looks tight! Strdoza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Abner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 88 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pancake scores with a takedown into Wiener's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wiener 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.#SUB#
Wiener throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wiener has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wiener looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake preventing the sweep. #T2#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wiener wants to control position but Pancake is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Wiener here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanma pushes Boxaaja up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Boxaaja has him pressed against the ropes.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Boxaaja won't allow it.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Boxaaja forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Boxaaja pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle but Hanma pushes his legs off easily.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Hanma stays in close to Boxaaja's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja working a defensive guard here.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending well.
Hanma is keen to just control but Boxaaja is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Boxaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Hanma passes Boxaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hanma 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.
Boxaaja is doing well to control the position and prevent Hanma from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Hanma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanma trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja 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.#T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanma pushing down on Boxaaja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma 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.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Hanma is really struggling to control Boxaaja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hanma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxaaja has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Boxaaja
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxaaja stands and throws Hanma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) Boxaaja
Hanma struggling a bit here.#T6#
Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Boxaaja keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Boxaaja in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hanma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Phol Boxaaja 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 9 wins and 11 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hole uses from the top position.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia controlling Hole's posture.
Garcia looking to control.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Hole
Hole controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole tries to move to mount but Garcia blocks the move with his legs.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Hole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Garcia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (5) Hole
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (8) Hole
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia just holding on.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.#T4#
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (11) Hole
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole controlling from mount.
Hole wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T7#
More stalling from Hole.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Hole looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia regains half guard.
Hole stalling.
Garcia is concentrating on defense, preventing Hole from advancing position.
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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #T10#
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Hole is taking a breather. Garcia 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.#SUB2#
Hole 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.
#T11##SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Garcia is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there. #T13#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (14) Hole
Hole wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 14 to 0.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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 37 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hughes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fontaine to the ground. Hughes is now in Fontaine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fontaine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Fontaine up and slammed him! Fontaine can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (5) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Fontaine is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Fontaine is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes 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#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontaine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Fontaine seems a little lost for a moment, as Hughes dominates the positioning.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
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.
Fontaine is still trying to improve position.
Fontaine keeping his opponent close.#T2##SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fontaine is looking for a sweep.
Hughes wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working. #T3#
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Fontaine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away.
Fontaine wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Fontaine is looking to improve his position.
Hughes is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.#T4#
Fontaine trying to control here.
Fontaine is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fontaine looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hughes pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (8) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB#
Hughes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fontaine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fontaine shrugs it off.
Fontaine is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
Fontaine is working to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Hughes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fontaine turns into him and now he's in Hughes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (8) vs (2) Fontaine
Fontaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Hughes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fontaine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hughes's body to avoid the submission. Hughes has instead reached around Fontaine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hughes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sirus Hughes! |
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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 76 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 15 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dalton shoots in and gets a takedown into Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Shart
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shart for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up. #SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shart.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shart keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton passes Shart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Shart
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Shart is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Shart felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T3#
Shart regains half guard.
Shart is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shart tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton is pressing down on Shart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shart is holding on for now.
Dalton is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard. #T4#
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shart manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Shart
Shart trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton looking to control.
Shart pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?#T5#
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is not content to let Shart control the position.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton is not content to let Shart control the position.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Dalton wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
#T6#
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shart is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. #SUB2#
Shart is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalton wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.#T7#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shart looking to pass the guard.
Shart postures up.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. #T8#
Shart preventing the sweep.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton controlling Shart's posture.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Dalton 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.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Dalton continues to stall.
Shart looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control the position here. #T10#
Dalton is trying to keep Shart in close.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Dalton pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Shart wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to hit a sweep here but Shart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dalton there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (5) Shart
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Dalton controls the position.#T13#
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalton is controlling Shart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Shart wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Shart trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Dalton trying to control the position.
#T14#
Shart trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (5) Shart
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (5) Shart
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton 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.
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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