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GFY 51 - Enough with the Dogs 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 6 wins and 27 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 31 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The Flamingo instigates a clinch. #TD#
The Flamingo jumps guard.
The Flamingo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Flamingo tries to get out of the position.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo wants to sweep but no luck.
The Flamingo pulls Loco in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco won't allow The Flamingo to sweep him here.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
The Flamingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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#
Loco got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Flamingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loco has managed to get both his arms back between The Flamingo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Flamingo trying to control the position here.
The Flamingo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Flamingo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Flamingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
The Flamingo 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. #T3#
Loco wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving. #SUB#
The Flamingo has an active guard here but Loco has managed to pass into half guard.
The Flamingo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The Flamingo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Flamingo.
The Flamingo seems keen to control Loco's posture.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Loco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The Flamingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Loco trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.
Loco looks winded!
The Flamingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB#
The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo has his hands on Loco's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Loco wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving. #SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Flamingo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB#
The Flamingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
The Flamingo wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
The Flamingo 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 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: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Loco#T9#
The Flamingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Flamingo passes into half guard.
The Flamingo trying to control the pace.
The Flamingo'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.#T10#
The Flamingo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (0) Loco
The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
The Flamingo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Loco has his hands clasped together but The Flamingo breaks the hold and Loco is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by The Flamingo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 1 wins and 7 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mason forces Hestler back against the ropes and clinches.
Hestler tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hestler to the mat.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler 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.
Mason controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler 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. #T1#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hestler has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Hestler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hestler pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hestler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hestler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hestler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hestler (4) vs (2) Mason
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Hestler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Hestler controlling the position.
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Hestler taking a breather here. #T8#
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason wants to control but Hestler postures up.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Hestler is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hestler controlling the position from side mount.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hestler content to control rather than advance.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to control but Hestler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hestler trying to control the pace.
Hestler wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Hestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Hestler trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T13#
Hestler is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (4) vs (4) Mason
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Mason wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving. #SUB#
Hestler working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Hestler is trying to keep Mason in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hestler gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hestler takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Red Hestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 10 wins and 23 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner has closed the distance and engaged Everett in a clinch.
Everett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner tries for a takedown but Everett manages to get underhooks.
Abner is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Abner pulls Everett into guard.
Everett trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Everett wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Abner keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everett won't allow Abner to sweep him here.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abner pulls Everett in close to prevent any damage.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner is pulling down on Everett's head. It's preventing any offense from Everett, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Abner keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass. #T3#
Everett is fighting to break Abner's control of his arms but Abner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (0) vs (2) Abner
Abner trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Everett keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #T4#
Abner trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Abner passes Everett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abner is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
Abner trying to mount his opponent but Everett defends it. #T5#
Everett is trying to get back to full guard.
Everett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Everett is looking for a triangle here but Abner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (5) Abner
Abner trying to control the position but Everett is working away.
Abner tries to move to mount but Everett blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Abner taking a breather 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.
Everett wants to control but Abner postures up.
Abner gets to mount! Everett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Everett (0) vs (7) Abner#SUB2#
Abner has hold of Everett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Everett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Abner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Abner fails to move to back control. #T7##SUB2#
Abner wants to finish this one by submission but Everett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Abner.
Everett is squirming around, avoiding Abner's attempts to control the action.
Everett is looking to improve his position but Abner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Abner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Everett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abner.
Everett working to try and regain half guard.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Everett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner wants to control the pace but Everett is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Abner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Everett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (7) Abner
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10##SUB2#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Everett defends easily.
Abner looking to control.
#SUB2#
Everett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everett has managed to get both his arms back between Abner's legs - danger averted.
Everett won't allow Abner to sweep him here. #T11#
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: Everett (2) vs (9) Abner#SUB2#
Abner 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.
Abner is looking to pass Everett's guard but actually Everett recovers to full guard.
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Abner controlling from the top position.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Everett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Abner wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Abner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Abner is working for a kimura but Everett is defending it quite comfortably.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett trying to hold on to Abner's head to control him but Abner postures up.
Abner prevents Everett from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 9 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 10 wins and 24 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Wiener is avoiding it.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Wiener pushes him off.
Wiener is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Wiener clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wiener gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
#TD2#
Wiener has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kraag clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kraag (0) vs (4) Wiener
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Wiener has good solid back control here.
Wiener tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag trying to control the action but Wiener just sinks the hooks in.
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.#SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Wiener tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke. #T1#
Kraag can't escape the position.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Wiener is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Wiener is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Wiener looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wiener is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Wiener looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wiener will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Kraag prevents Wiener from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag trying to control the position but Wiener manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wiener is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Wiener looking for the choke from the back.
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Kraag tries to roll but Wiener sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Wiener is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wiener's arms.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag staying busy and making it hard for Wiener to control. #SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wiener is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Wiener is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#T6##SUB2#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag tries to roll but Wiener sticks to his back.
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB2#
Wiener has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wiener controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Wiener. #T7##SUB2#
Wiener looking for the RNC.
Kraag just trying to survive but Wiener is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Wiener tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wiener biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #T8#
Wiener is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Wiener looking for the choke but no joy.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip.
Wiener tries to keep control of the position but Kraag is staying busy.
Kraag tries to roll but Wiener sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Wiener is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wiener working for the choke.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraag is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wiener is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kraag is defending well though. Wiener let's go of the attempt for now.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Wiener gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Kraag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wiener gets his way!
#SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip.
Wiener keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wiener working for a choke but Kraag is defending well. #SUB2#
Wiener working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kraag trying to control the action but Wiener just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11#
Kraag tries to escape but Wiener has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him. #SUB2#
Wiener is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraag defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Wiener.
Wiener is looking to control Kraag but Kraag is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wiener keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Wiener working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well,Kraag is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Wiener 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, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wiener controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
#T13#
Wiener is looking to control Kraag but Kraag is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kraag just trying to survive but Wiener is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wiener tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB2#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Wiener is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish. #SUB2#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T14#
Wiener is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him. #SUB2#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener wins on points by 4 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Wiener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pawn rushes Garcia and presses him up against the ropes.
Pawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawn can't get the takedown.
Pawn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Ceferino Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Pawn.#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pawn's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Pawn has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Pawn
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia keeps Pawn under control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Garcia tries to buck Pawn off but Pawn is having none of it.#T2#
Pawn trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Pawn postures up.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia is holding on to half guard well.
Pawn wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garcia continues to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Pawn is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia controlling Pawn's posture.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawn is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Garcia.
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia pulls Pawn in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Garcia is pulling down on Pawn's head to control his posture.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (4) Pawn
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawn is keeping the position for now.
Pawn working a defensive guard here.
Garcia stays in close to Pawn's body and controls the position. #T6#
Pawn 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.
Pawn trying to control the position.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Pawn trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Pawn is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Pawn won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
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.
Pawn wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pawn wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia not doing much here.
#T9#
Pawn trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Pawn is defending the position. #T10#
Garcia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (4) Pawn
Pawn is trying to reverse the position but instead Garcia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (4) Pawn
Pawn just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Garcia has good solid back control here.
Pawn trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in.
Garcia biding his time, controlling Pawn.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.#T11#
Pawn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pawn doesn't escape. #T12#
Garcia gets his hands free as Pawn looks to control.
Pawn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Garcia is hanging on to Pawn's back as he tries to escape.
Pawn wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. #T13#
Garcia biding his time, controlling Pawn.
Garcia'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.
Garcia continues to hold on tight.
Pawn trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
What can Pawn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pawn rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
Pawn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawn is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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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 17 wins and 13 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine tries to clinch but Strdoza moves away #TD2#
and Strdoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fontaine (0) vs (2) Strdoza
Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
Fontaine looking to control.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fontaine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strdoza has Fontaine in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (2) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fontaine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Strdoza's body to avoid the submission. Strdoza has instead reached around Fontaine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Strdoza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 25 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 38 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hole scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Hole stalling.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski keeps trying to improve his position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole'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.#T1#
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Hole is controlling the pace.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.#SUB#
Hole is working for a submission of some sort.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hole is taking a breather. Snowstrinski 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.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hole is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control the pace. #T3#
Snowstrinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole postures up.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Snowstrinski pulls Hole in to control the position. #T5#
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski has his hands on Hole's head, controlling the position.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole controlling from the top position. #T6#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski has control of Hole's left arm, preventing Hole from doing any damage.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Snowstrinski is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
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 but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski 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 (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Hole is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.
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 tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to control the position.
#T11#
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T12#
Snowstrinski is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Snowstrinski is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working 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.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole controlling the position.
Snowstrinski controlling from the top position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowstrinski is one step ahead there.
Snowstrinski 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
Hole 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.#T14#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , 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 81 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 92 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dalton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Pancake
Dalton won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Pancake
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton just content to control the position.
Pancake is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Pancake is being controlled here.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Pancake trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.
Pancake wants to control but Dalton postures up.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Dalton'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.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dalton takes a little break here. Pancake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dalton working away.
Pancake seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton 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.#T5#
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Pancake is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position. #SUB#
Dalton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pancake is being controlled here.
Dalton continues to stall.#T6#
Further stalling from Dalton.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position. #T7#
More hug and hope from Dalton.#T8#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (0) Pancake#T10#
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton fails to advance to Pancake's back.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount but Dalton keeps good control and instead manages to take Pancake's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (11) vs (0) Pancake
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
Dalton is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.#T12#
Dalton not allowing Pancake to control his hands.
Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dalton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pancake is really stuck here.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape. #T13#
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 42 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hanma rushes Hughes and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Hanma pulls guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hanma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Hanma up and slammed him! Hanma can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (3) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma 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.
Hanma is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hanma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well.
Hughes working away.#T2#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hanma is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hanma is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanma struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well. #T5#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes working away.
Hanma tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hanma is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it. #SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Hughes trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma is not content to let Hughes control the position. #T7#
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanma tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hughes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (3) vs (4) Hanma#T8#
Hughes rolls, trying to escape but Hanma keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Hanma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Hanma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hughes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hughes for a finish.
Hanma not allowing Hughes to control his hands.
Hughes tries to break free.
Hanma struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hughes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hughes tries to escape the position.
Hughes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanma.
#T9##SUB2#
Hughes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hanma's arms.
Hughes is really stuck here.
Hanma controls the position.#SUB2#
Hughes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (5) vs (4) Hanma
Hughes passes Hanma's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hanma is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?#T10#
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (8) vs (4) Hanma
Hughes moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hughes (11) vs (4) Hanma
Hughes has the hooks in. Hanma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hanma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hanma turns into Hughes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (11) vs (6) Hanma
Hanma pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanma trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Hanma is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanma trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
#SUB2#
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes is trying to keep Hanma in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Sirus Hughes retains his super heavyweight title! |
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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 20 wins and 17 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart shoots in for a takedown but Boxaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Shart
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boxaaja trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart trying to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T2#
Shart keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Shart looking to control.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Shart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Boxaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shart managing to control the position.
Boxaaja preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Boxaaja lying in Shart's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Shart decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Boxaaja taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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