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GFY 58 - You don't text right PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 18 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Hestler circles away easily#CL#
and Hestler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hestler. #TD#
Hestler has hold of one of Krnacova's legs. Krnacova is fighting the takedown attempt but Hestler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (0) Krnacova
Krnacova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hestler postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krnacova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hestler 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler'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.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Hestler controlling from the top position.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova being controlled here, momentarily.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Hestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hestler stays in close to Krnacova's body and controls the position.
Krnacova looking to control but Hestler passes into half guard.
Krnacova looks winded!
Hestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hestler prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
Hestler controlling the action here.
Krnacova wants to sweep but Hestler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (5) vs (0) Krnacova#T3#
You can see the frustration on Krnacova's face as Hestler controls the position.
Further stalling from Hestler.
Hestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Hestler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hestler is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Krnacova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Hestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krnacova for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hestler.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Hestler continues to stall.#T7#
Krnacova tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position.
Hestler slows the pace down. #T8##T9#
More hug and hope from Hestler.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler continues to hold on tight.#T10#
Krnacova is looking to regain half guard here but Hestler keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Hestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hestler prefers to stall for the moment though.#T11#
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Hestler taking a breather here. #T12##T13#
Krnacova wants to control but Hestler postures up.
Hestler taking a breather here. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Red Hestler made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 24 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 35 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pawn defends it nicely.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Pawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Pawn rushes Loco and presses him up against the ropes.
Loco jumps guard but Pawn turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco jumps guard but Pawn stands there with Loco around his waist. Loco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Pawn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (0) Loco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn pushing down on Loco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pawn wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loco gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Loco working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawn slips nicely into half guard.
Pawn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (5) vs (0) Loco
Pawn is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Pawn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Pawn trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loco looks winded!#SUB#
Pawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well. #SUB#
Pawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well. #SUB#
Pawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Pawn trying to control the position but Loco is working away. #SUB#
Pawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pawn is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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#
Pawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well. #T6#
Loco is letting Pawn control him for a moment. #SUB#
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pawn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pawn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7##SUB#
Pawn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Pawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well. #SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Pawn trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9##SUB#
Pawn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pawn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pawn trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Pawn is really struggling to control Loco but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10##SUB#
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working. #SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working. #SUB#
Pawn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Pawn trying to control the position but Loco is working away. #SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawn is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Loco tries to buck Pawn off but Pawn is having none of it.#SUB#
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Pawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loco seems a little lost for a moment, as Pawn dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Pawn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawn is staying tight to Loco's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14##SUB#
Pawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pawn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pawn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawn takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 25 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fontaine drives through with a takedown into Mason's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#SUB#
Fontaine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fontaine has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fontaine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Mason wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Fontaine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Fontaine is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.
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.#T2#
Fontaine uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Fontaine
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontaine looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Fontaine controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fontaine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mason manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fontaine taking a breather here.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Mason is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Fontaine trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Fontaine laying and praying for a moment but Mason takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Fontaine wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Fontaine moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason tries to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away. #T6#
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fontaine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fontaine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Fontaine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7##SUB2#
Fontaine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Fontaine working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mason looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Fontaine! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 19 wins and 17 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Everett rushes Abner and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Everett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Everett is looking for a takedown.
Everett is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Everett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Abner rushes Everett and presses him up against the ropes.
Everett jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Uncle Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filmore Everett.#TD#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Everett postures up.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is pulling down on Everett's head. It's preventing any offense from Everett, at least for the moment.
Abner looking to control.
#T1#
Abner pulls Everett in close to his closed guard and prevents Everett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Everett
Everett keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #T2#
Everett is trying to keep Abner in close.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Everett has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner trying to move into half guard but instead Everett has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (2) Everett
Everett looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Abner wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (4) vs (2) Everett
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abner wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T4#
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abner wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Everett looking to control.
Abner trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself. #T5#
Abner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Everett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (4) vs (4) Everett
Everett being controlled here momentarily.
Everett postures up.
Abner can't keep his opponent in guard - Everett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Everett prevents Abner from improving his position.#T6#
Abner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abner seems keen to control Everett's posture.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (6) vs (4) Everett
Everett controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself.
Everett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Everett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Abner 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. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
Abner won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (6) vs (6) Everett#T8#
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Abner looking for subs off his back but Everett has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Everett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett is thwarting Abner's attempts to control the position.
Abner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Everett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9##SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Everett defends easily.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Everett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Everett has Abner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (8) vs (6) Everett
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.#T11#
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Everett is trying to keep Abner in close.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner postures up.
#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Everett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (8) vs (8) Everett
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Abner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Everett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
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.
Abner looking to control.
Everett wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Everett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Everett wins on points by 9 to 8.
Filmore Everett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 29 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and pushes The Flamingo back into the ropes.
The Flamingo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Flamingo.
#TD#
Garcia pulls guard successfully.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia seems keen to control The Flamingo's posture.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The Flamingo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Garcia 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: Garcia (2) vs (0) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) The Flamingo#T3#
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Flamingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
The Flamingo 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: Garcia (5) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T4#
Garcia pulls The Flamingo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #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.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Garcia controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself.
The Flamingo won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (7) vs (2) The Flamingo
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Flamingo is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The Flamingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to advance position but The Flamingo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (7) vs (6) The Flamingo
The Flamingo trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #T7#
Garcia tries to reverse the position but The Flamingo maintains control.
Garcia is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The Flamingo controlling the pace for now.
The Flamingo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Flamingo.
Garcia 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.
Garcia won't allow The Flamingo to pass to mount.
Garcia gets full guard.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Garcia is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
The Flamingo won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo postures up.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Garcia wants to sweep here but The Flamingo controlling him for the moment.
Garcia keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
The Flamingo is stalling in the full guard.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia 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.#T13#
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
The Flamingo trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
The Flamingo won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia managing to control the position. #T14#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Garcia controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself. #SUB2#
The Flamingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (9) vs (6) The Flamingo
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from The Flamingo.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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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 17 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 30 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but Wiener is having none of it.
Wiener is looking to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wiener keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Wiener clinches up against the ropes.
Wiener is pressed up against the ropes. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiener down to the mat. Wiener avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Wiener has managed to clinch.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wiener gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Wiener turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wiener manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wiener (4) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wiener is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag is trying to control Wiener's posture but Wiener avoids it.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Wiener is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Wiener working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiener working away.#SUB#
Wiener working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraag tries to control but Wiener manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (7) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wiener avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Wiener keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wiener is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag can't escape the position.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Wiener working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB#
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.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kraag is trying to break free.
Wiener avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#SUB#
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 not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #T4#
Wiener controlling from the back.
Kraag tries to escape but Wiener has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wiener looking for the choke but no joy.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wiener is staying active.#SUB#
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. #T5#
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#SUB#
Wiener working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wiener.
#SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wiener's arms.
Wiener is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Wiener is looking to control Kraag but Kraag is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Wiener working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6#
Kraag trying to control the position but Wiener manages to sink in the hooks.
Kraag is really stuck here.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wiener looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag tries to escape but Wiener has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
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 has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
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.#T7##SUB#
Wiener looking for the choke from the back.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag is keeping busy.
#SUB#
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.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Wiener gets his hands free. #SUB#
Wiener is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Wiener keeps control of the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8##SUB#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Wiener.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wiener tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag tries to roll but Wiener sticks to his back.
#SUB#
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 action but Wiener just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
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.#T9##SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wiener is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wiener. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
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!
#T10#
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#SUB#
Wiener tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke.
Wiener is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
Kraag is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wiener looking for the choke from the back.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him. #T11##SUB#
Wiener looking for the choke but no joy.
Wiener is breathing heavily.
Wiener 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.
#SUB#
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!
#SUB#
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wiener.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Wiener keeps control of the position.
Kraag is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Wiener looking for the choke from the back.
Wiener has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip.
Wiener has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wiener's arms.
Kraag just trying to survive but Wiener is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wiener biding his time, controlling Kraag. #T13##SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Wiener working for a choke but Kraag is defending well. #SUB#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well. #T14#
Kraag just trying to survive but Wiener is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag is really stuck here.
#SUB#
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.
Wiener has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
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 is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag trying to control the position but Wiener manages to sink in the hooks.
Wiener has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Walter Wiener 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 14 wins and 15 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 98 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hanma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pancake looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hanma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pancake uses from the top position.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanma is trying to keep Pancake in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma working a defensive guard but Pancake manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (3) Pancake
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Hanma wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pancake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanma holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (3) Pancake
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura here.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Hanma is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
Hanma trying to control the pace.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Hanma controlling the pace. #T5#
Pancake wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pancake has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hanma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma is taking a breather. Pancake 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.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Hanma moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (3) Pancake
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Pancake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Hanma tries for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is not content to let Hanma control the position. #SUB#
Hanma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pancake is not content to let Hanma control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8##SUB#
Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hanma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pancake tries to buck Hanma off but Hanma is having none of it.#T9##SUB#
Hanma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanma has hold of Pancake's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pancake tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hanma cranks the arm and Pancake screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pancake, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 41 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snowstrinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (0) Strdoza
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snowstrinski controls the position from side control.
Strdoza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.
Strdoza is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Well, if Snowstrinski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Strdoza trying to control here.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snowstrinski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strdoza trying to control here.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Strdoza is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.#SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strdoza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Strdoza in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (2) Strdoza#T3#
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza preventing the sweep.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski 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.
Strdoza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza postures up.
Snowstrinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Strdoza looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski has control of Strdoza's left arm, preventing Strdoza from doing any damage.
Strdoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Strdoza in close.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strdoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (2) Strdoza
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (9) vs (2) Strdoza#T6#
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Strdoza is working away.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.
Strdoza is still trying to improve position.
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza controlling the position well.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.#T7#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Snowstrinski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Snowstrinski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'Full me niece shame on you, full me twice shame on me, full me a third time….well I guess we will have to go for a forth!'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dalton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole regains half guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it.
Hole trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stalling.
Dalton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (0) Hole
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Hole tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Hole is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Hole is squirming around nicely.
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton tries to control but Hole wriggling away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole trying to control from the bottom.
Hole is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dalton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (0) Hole
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton trying to control the position but Hole is working away.
Hole is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Hole is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Hole is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Hole is looking for a sweep.
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (2) Hole
Dalton wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
#T4#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton 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.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole 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 wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton looking to control.
#T5#
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hole wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hole's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (12) vs (2) Hole
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T6#
Dalton 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.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hole wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton postures up.
#T7#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (12) vs (4) Hole
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hole stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Dalton looking to control.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dalton is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.
Hole passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (12) vs (7) Hole
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
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Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Hole wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy. #T9#
Dalton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole controlling the pace. #T10#
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Hole wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Hole trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Dalton pulls Hole in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving. #T12#
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Hole trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Dalton wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Dalton pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Dalton has Hole pulled in close to control his posture.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (14) vs (7) Hole#SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hole's legs - danger averted.
Dalton postures up.
#T14#
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.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Hole is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Hole is pulling down on Dalton's head. It's preventing any offense from Dalton, at least for the moment.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 19 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 40 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hughes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Hughes
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Shart tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shart is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
#T1#
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Shart keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shart tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Shart is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hughes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (5) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shart tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy. #T3#
Shart regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hughes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hughes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shart is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes!
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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