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GFY 55 - Free Air at Ted Weins 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 2 wins and 10 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 34 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Loco gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Loco
Hestler wants to get back to full guard.
Hestler is working hard here to advance position.
Hestler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hestler tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hestler is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Loco has latched onto it... Big trouble! Loco pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hestler is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Loco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mono Loco!
A very excited looking Mono Loco 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. |
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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 16 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wiener clinches up with Abner and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Abner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Wiener
Abner wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wiener is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abner slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wiener actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.#T1#
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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#
Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner controlling the action here.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard.
Wiener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Wiener looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiener, not yet.
Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wiener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner advances to half guard. #SUB#
Abner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abner wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy. #T3#
Wiener is looking to control Abner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiener avoid being mounted?
Wiener is looking to improve his position.
Abner tries to pass to full mount but Wiener defends it.
Wiener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working. #T4#
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Wiener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiener is not content to let Abner control the position.#T5#
Abner is stalling here. Wiener is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wiener has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (2) vs (4) Wiener
Wiener is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner is trying to get back to half guard.
Abner can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Wiener wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Abner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wiener's best efforts.
Wiener working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abner's thigh. Abner counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Abner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wiener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (4) vs (4) Wiener
Wiener wants to control but Abner passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Wiener is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wiener trying to hold on to Abner's head to control him but Abner postures up.
Abner trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Abner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (7) vs (4) Wiener
Abner trying to control but Wiener is having none of it. #T8#
Wiener regains half guard.
Wiener is looking to get back to full guard here but Abner has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (10) vs (4) Wiener#SUB#
Abner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wiener tries to bench press Abner off him but Abner keeps the position. #T9#
Abner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abner works to advance to full mount. Wiener defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (12) vs (4) Wiener
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Wiener keeps trying to improve his position.
Abner controlling his opponent.
Wiener sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10#
Abner trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard.
Abner not doing much here.
Wiener is not content to let Abner control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abner in particular looking to stall.#T11##SUB#
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Abner.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (15) vs (4) Wiener
Wiener tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away. #T12#
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Wiener tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abner wants to control the pace but Wiener is squirming around nicely.
Wiener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Abner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wiener turns into him and now he's in Abner's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (15) vs (6) Wiener
Wiener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Wiener is still trying to improve position.
Wiener is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wiener trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wiener drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (17) vs (6) Wiener#T14#
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard.
Wiener controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard.
Abner trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wiener trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uncle Abner waved his t-shirt featuring Glomco Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 78 wins and 96 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The Flamingo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
The Flamingo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pancake regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Flamingo trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Flamingo defends well.#T1##SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Flamingo is aware though and is defending well.
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
The Flamingo pushes down on Pancake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Flamingo controlling the action here.
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position. #T2#
The Flamingo moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake frees his head quite easily.
The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Flamingo wants to take his opponent's back but Pancake doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pancake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pancake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (5) The Flamingo
The Flamingo is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancake trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
The Flamingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Pancake has gone for a leg lock! The Flamingo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake is really struggling to control The Flamingo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pancake is pulling down on The Flamingo's head to control his posture.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Flamingo controls the pace.#T6#
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
The Flamingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Flamingo tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pancake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Flamingo. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
The Flamingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
The Flamingo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
The Flamingo is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
The Flamingo stalling.
Pancake is trying is best to control the position here.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as The Flamingo sits in half guard.
Pancake gets full guard.#T9##SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but The Flamingo defends it easily.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Flamingo controls the pace.#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.
The Flamingo trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flamingo defends it easily.#T10#
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Flamingo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but The Flamingo defends easily.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard. #T11#
The Flamingo postures up.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #T12#
The Flamingo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) The Flamingo
The Flamingo wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake prevents The Flamingo from improving position.
Pancake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Flamingo prevents Pancake from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Pancake wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
The Flamingo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake won't allow The Flamingo to pass to mount.
The Flamingo wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position.
Pancake is staying active underneath The Flamingo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Flamingo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. The Flamingo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Flamingo pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake trying to hold on to The Flamingo's head to control him but The Flamingo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Domingo The Flamingo 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 22 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 41 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mason to the ground. Snowstrinski is now in Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Snowstrinski passes into half guard.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snowstrinski prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mason could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Snowstrinski has cracked it and Mason is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Snowstrinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Everett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strdoza looking for a takedown.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Everett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Strdoza jumps guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everett defends it easily.
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett 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. #T2#
Everett postures up.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza looking to control.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza controls Everett momentarily but Everett frees himself.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Everett wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Everett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Everett defends it easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Everett wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#T5#
Everett content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everett is looking to advance position but Strdoza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (0) vs (4) Strdoza
Everett is looking to get to half guard.
Everett tries to hold on but Strdoza pushes him away. #T6##SUB2#
Strdoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Everett frees his head quite easily.
Everett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (4) Strdoza
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Everett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (6) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (6) vs (6) Strdoza
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face as Everett controls the position. #SUB#
Everett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strdoza wants to control but Everett postures up.#SUB#
Everett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Everett tries to advance to mount but Strdoza denies him.
Strdoza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Everett off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (6) vs (10) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza working for the choke. #SUB2#
Strdoza has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Everett is defending well but eventually Strdoza manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Everett has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 13 wins and 13 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Fontaine in a clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Fontaine has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Hanma jumps guard and drags Fontaine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Fontaine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Hanma trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Fontaine trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Fontaine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Fontaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontaine works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma pulls Fontaine in close to prevent any damage.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fontaine has his hands clasped together but Hanma extends and breaks Fontaine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hanma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
A less than humble Baki Hanma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 28 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag is looking to clinch but Hole is avoiding it.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hole feints and as Kraag raises his hands in defense, Hole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole is taking a breather. Kraag 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.#T1#
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (5) Hole
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.
Kraag tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is having none of it. #T2#
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hole is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kraag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kraag shrugs it off.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Kraag is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.#T3#
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraag 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.#T4#
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraag tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.#T5##SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Kraag wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole controlling from mount. #T6#
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T7#
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraag tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Kraag wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling from mount. #T9#
Kraag tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away. #T10#
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Kraag is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T12##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
Hole avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Kraag wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.#T13#
Hole controlling from mount.
More stalling from Hole.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Hole thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 85 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dalton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Dalton is now in Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton 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.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton postures up.
#T1#
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia looking to control.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Garcia#T3#
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is doing well to control the position and prevent Dalton from advancing to side control.
Garcia tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Garcia wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Garcia doesn't allow it.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Garcia tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Garcia doesn't allow it.
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T6#
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Garcia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Dalton prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T7#
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Garcia doesn't allow it.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T8#
Dalton wants to take Garcia's back here but Garcia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.#T9#
Garcia tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount but Dalton keeps good control and instead manages to take Garcia's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (10) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Dalton has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Dalton controlling the position well here. Garcia rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dalton is hanging on to Garcia's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Garcia.
Garcia is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Garcia just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Dalton controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Garcia 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.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Garcia wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.
Garcia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Dalton avoiding Garcia 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Garcia is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Garcia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Dalton controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Dalton doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (4) Garcia
Garcia trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
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. |
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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 46 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 18 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hughes tries to sprawl but Shart drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Shart
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shart looking to pass the guard.
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Shart
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shart holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Shart keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart 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: Hughes (2) vs (4) Shart#T2#
Shart is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (7) Shart
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shart is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Shart is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
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.#T3#
Hughes won't allow Shart to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shart is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Shart wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shart is now in half guard.
Shart prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shart is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Shart is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes is trying to control but Shart manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (10) Shart
Shart avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.#SUB2#
Shart looking to isolate an arm here. Hughes doesn't see it coming and as Shart extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Shart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rumsfeld Shart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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