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GFY 63 - This is about Bieber 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 38 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Pawn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pawn.
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.#TD#
Pawn pulls guard successfully.
Loco wants to control from the top but Pawn keeps moving.
Pawn trying to keep a closed guard but Loco is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pawn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco wants to control from the top but Pawn keeps moving. #T1#
Pawn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawn is trying to keep Loco in close.
Pawn has Loco pulled in close to control his posture.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Pawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Pawn controlling Loco's posture.
Pawn keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Pawn trying to control the position.
Pawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pawn keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Pawn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawn is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Loco looks winded!
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawn controlling Loco's posture. #T4##SUB#
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Pawn working a defensive guard here.
Pawn pulls Loco in close to prevent any damage.
Pawn'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.#T5#
Pawn 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: Pawn (2) vs (0) Loco
Well, if Pawn 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.
Pawn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Loco! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (5) vs (0) Loco
Loco has given up his back. Will we see Pawn going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pawn (8) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Pawn looking for the RNC.
Loco rolls, trying to escape but Pawn keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Pawn is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
#T6##SUB#
Pawn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Pawn is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
#SUB#
Pawn looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Pawn is persistently looking for the submission but Loco is defending it well.
#T7##SUB#
Pawn looking to break Loco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pawn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Loco fending off the submission attempt from Pawn. #SUB#
Pawn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Pawn looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Loco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Pawn working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Pawn looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Pawn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pawn has the hooks in. Loco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Pawn looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Pawn looking for the choke from the back. #T9##SUB#
Pawn working for a choke but Loco is defending well. #SUB#
Loco 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 Pawn gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Pawn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Pawn is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well. #T10##SUB#
Pawn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Loco prevents Pawn from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pawn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Pawn is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pawn working for the choke. #SUB#
Pawn 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, Loco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11##SUB#
Pawn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Pawn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pawn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Pawn let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Pawn is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
Loco wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pawn looking for the RNC. #T12##SUB#
Pawn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Loco showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Pawn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T13##SUB#
Pawn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Loco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pawn.
Loco tries to break free.
#SUB#
Loco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pawn. #T14##SUB#
Pawn tightening his grip on Loco, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Pawn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Pawn let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawn is looking to control Loco but Loco is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawn takes the fight on points by 8 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 23 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krnacova tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Krnacova moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Krnacova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krnacova uses from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Krnacova tries to pass.
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.#T1#
Garcia is pulling down on Krnacova's head. It's preventing any offense from Krnacova, at least for the moment.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia 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.
Garcia trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Krnacova drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krnacova has Garcia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Krnacova#T2#
Garcia is pushing down on Krnacova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krnacova is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krnacova wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
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.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Krnacova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Krnacova is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Krnacova
Krnacova looks winded!
Garcia moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Krnacova
Garcia controls the action.#T4#
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krnacova is in bad spot here.
Garcia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Garcia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Krnacova 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 continues to stall.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.
Krnacova trying to control but not successfully.
Garcia controlling from the back.
More hug and hope from Garcia.#T7#
Further stalling from Garcia.#T8#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Garcia is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9##T10##T11#
Krnacova tries to escape the position.
Garcia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Garcia continues to hold on tight.
Garcia is not going to allow Krnacova to sit and survive in this position.
What can Krnacova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Krnacova just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Krnacova buck him off. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 32 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The Flamingo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
The Flamingo is trying to trip Abner. He has hold of a leg but Abner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Flamingo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Abner
The Flamingo passes Abner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abner is controlling The Flamingo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Flamingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Flamingo is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo stalling. #T1##SUB#
The Flamingo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
Abner tries to roll over but The Flamingo keeps him under control.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Flamingo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions off his back.
Abner 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.#T2#
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
The Flamingo is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Flamingo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The Flamingo is working for a submission of some sort.
The Flamingo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Flamingo.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Flamingo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Flamingo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (4) Abner
Abner is not going to allow The Flamingo to sit and survive in this position.
The Flamingo is really stuck here.
#T5##SUB2#
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but The Flamingo is controlling his hands well.
The Flamingo is really stuck here.
The Flamingo is keeping busy.
The Flamingo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abner tries to keep control of the position but The Flamingo is staying busy.
The Flamingo tries to roll but Abner sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Flamingo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Abner is looking to control The Flamingo but The Flamingo is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6##SUB2#
Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abner doesn't have the hooks in and The Flamingo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (4) vs (4) Abner
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner being controlled here, momentarily.
Abner wants to sweep here but The Flamingo controlling him for the moment. #T7#
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but The Flamingo pushes his legs off easily.
The Flamingo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abner keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass. #T8#
Abner keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Flamingo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (4) vs (6) Abner
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Flamingo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (6) vs (6) Abner#T9#
The Flamingo preventing the sweep.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner is trying to control the position but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner has his hands on The Flamingo's head, controlling the position. #T10##SUB#
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 Abner is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
Abner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
The Flamingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (6) vs (8) Abner#T11#
The Flamingo controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself. #SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abner got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Flamingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abner has managed to get both his arms back between The Flamingo's legs - danger averted.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12##SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner 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.
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
Abner wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping 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.
The Flamingo controlling the position.
The Flamingo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (8) vs (8) Abner#T13#
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Abner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abner is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and The Flamingo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
The Flamingo takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Domingo The Flamingo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 34 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wiener rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Wiener pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kraag has gone for a leg lock! Wiener slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (0) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiener defends well.#SUB2#
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wiener escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (5) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
Wiener working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener working away.#T1#
Kraag is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wiener is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wiener (7) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Wiener has a good base and remains in mount.
Wiener seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraag is holding on tight.
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 controlling the pace for now.
Wiener avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.#SUB#
Wiener has control of Kraag's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kraag regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Wiener working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kraag wants to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Kraag tries to improve his position but instead Wiener has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (10) vs (0) Kraag
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #T2##SUB#
Wiener working for the choke.
Kraag trying to control the action but Wiener just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Kraag is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wiener biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kraag prevents Wiener from getting a body triangle.#T3##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.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wiener not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB#
Wiener is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wiener has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Wiener is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Wiener has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wiener keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
#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 is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him.
Wiener has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5##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!
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Wiener gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wiener is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
Wiener wants to control but Kraag is keeping busy.
Kraag trying to control the position but Wiener manages to sink in the hooks.
Wiener wants to control but Kraag is keeping busy.#T6#
Kraag is really stuck here.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag looks winded!
I would not like to be Kraag right now.
Wiener has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraag keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wiener working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Wiener is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag tries to escape but Wiener has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7##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.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wiener won't let him. #SUB#
Wiener patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wiener tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Wiener trying to control.#SUB#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Kraag is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#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!
#SUB#
Kraag is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Wiener gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Kraag is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Wiener is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter Wiener!
Our winner, Walter Wiener, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 101 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pancake sprawls well initially but Hole persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hole
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.
Hole prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Hole
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#T1#
Hole content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Pancake tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pancake is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Pancake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole controlling from mount.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling from mount.
More stalling from Hole.#T3#
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.#SUB2#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Pancake 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pancake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hole.
Hole prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Hole avoids the attempt from Pancake to control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.#T6#
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.#T7#
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB2#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pancake is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Hole controlling from mount.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pancake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pancake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hole working away.#T9#
Hole has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (7) Hole
Hole content just to control the position here.
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Pancake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is in no mood to give up.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole is continuing to stall.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Pancake can't escape the position.
#T12#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole controlling from mount. #T13#
Pancake holds on to Hole around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Pancake tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#SUB2#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is in no mood to give up.
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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 23 wins and 18 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fontaine gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Fontaine works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strdoza tries to reverse the position but Fontaine maintains control.
Fontaine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fontaine controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strdoza is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Fontaine manages to capitalize on a mistake by Strdoza to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fontaine (8) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza wants to control his opponent's hands but Fontaine gets his hands free.
Strdoza staying busy and making it hard for Fontaine to control.
Strdoza wants to control his opponent's hands but Fontaine gets his hands free.
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 breaks Fontaine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (8) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
#T2#
Fontaine can't keep his opponent in guard - Strdoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontaine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Strdoza has gone for a leg lock! Fontaine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strdoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (10) vs (2) Strdoza
Fontaine passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (13) vs (2) Strdoza
Fontaine trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fontaine tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well. #T3#
Fontaine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Strdoza is looking to regain half guard here but Fontaine keeps moving and retains side control.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fontaine wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Strdoza is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fontaine trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Fontaine works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (16) vs (2) Strdoza
Fontaine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Strdoza gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Strdoza is positioning himself well to prevent Fontaine advancing to mount. #SUB#
Fontaine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fontaine.
Strdoza gets full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Fontaine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Fontaine defends easily.
#SUB2#
Strdoza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fontaine has picked Strdoza up and slammed him! Strdoza can't keep hold of the triangle and Fontaine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (19) vs (2) Strdoza#T7#
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom here.
Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strdoza stops Fontaine from passing to mount.
Fontaine wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Strdoza prevents Fontaine from moving into mount.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fontaine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Fontaine stalling away here and it's allowed Strdoza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fontaine passes Strdoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fontaine is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.#T9#
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.
Fontaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fontaine is just content to waste time from the top position. Strdoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fontaine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fontaine defends it easily.#T10#
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Strdoza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fontaine stacks Strdoza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fontaine! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (22) vs (2) Strdoza#SUB#
Fontaine swings around for an armbar but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fontaine's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (22) vs (4) Strdoza
Fontaine working a defensive guard but Strdoza passes into half guard.
Fontaine is looking to improve his position.
Strdoza trying to control from Fontaine's half guard. Fontaine has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Strdoza trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Strdoza controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
#SUB2#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fontaine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fontaine has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (24) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up. #T12#
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fontaine escapes and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (27) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza struggling a bit here.
Strdoza is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Fontaine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strdoza's legs. #T13#
Strdoza regains half guard.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
#SUB#
Fontaine seems to be working for a kimura but Strdoza defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is defending well.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Fontaine is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fontaine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strdoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
Trip Fontaine very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 54 wins and 21 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Everett shoots in and bounces Shart off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Everett
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart wants to hit a sweep here but Everett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shart there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (5) Everett
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Shart's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Everett goes for an armbar but Shart turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (5) Everett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett has Shart pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shart controls the pace.#SUB#
Shart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Shart trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Shart looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shart passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart not doing much here.
#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett is trying to control but can't.
Shart prevents Everett from improving his position.
Everett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shart trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Everett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shart stacks Everett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (5) Everett
Everett is trying to work for a sweep but Shart has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (7) vs (5) Everett
Everett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shart tries to control but Everett wriggling away.
Everett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Everett is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Everett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Everett shrugs it off. #T5##SUB#
Shart has control of Everett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Everett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Everett 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.
Everett is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Everett defends it well.
Everett gets back to half guard.#T6#
Shart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shart content to control rather than advance.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everett is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (10) vs (5) Everett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shart tries to control but Everett wriggling away. #SUB#
Everett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shart.
Shart tries to control but Everett wriggling away. #T9#
Everett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Everett is looking to escape.
Everett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shart prevents Everett from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Everett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Everett shrugs it off. #T11#
Everett is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Shart controlling from mount.
Shart looking to control but Everett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shart is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Everett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Everett! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (10) vs (7) Everett
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Shart is trying to keep Everett in close.
Everett trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shart trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everett defends it easily.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.#T13#
Everett wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
Shart 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.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Shart has control of Everett's left arm, preventing Everett from doing any damage.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart has his hands on Everett's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 16 wins and 18 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 44 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hanma is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma looking to control.
#T1#
Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snowstrinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snowstrinski being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Hanma defends the submission attempt.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snowstrinski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Hanma trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanma trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #T6#
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanma trying to control here.
Snowstrinski prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Snowstrinski prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Hanma trying to control here.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Snowstrinski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanma is trying is best to control the position here.
Hanma is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
Hanma trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Snowstrinski 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.#SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hanma controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snowstrinski is pushing down on Hanma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanma is fighting to maintain full guard but Snowstrinski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Hanma wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Hanma keeps control of the position as Snowstrinski tries to break free.
Snowstrinski staying busy and making it hard for Hanma to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snowstrinski fending off the submission attempt from Hanma.
Snowstrinski rolls, trying to escape but Hanma keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Baki Hanma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Olaf Snowstrinski stepped up to the mic, 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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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 93 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 42 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Hughes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
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.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T1#
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.#T2##SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes trying to control here.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Dalton is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T4#
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton wants to take Hughes's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Hughes wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.#T5#
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Hughes doesn't allow it.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (0) Hughes#T6#
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton wants to take Hughes's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton takes Hughes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (11) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Hughes turns into Dalton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (11) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (13) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Hughes is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (16) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Hughes stops Dalton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Hughes tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton fails to advance to Hughes's back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes regains half guard.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it. #T11#
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Dalton wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Dalton not doing much here.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (19) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T13#
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Hughes doesn't allow it.
Hughes tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
Hughes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Dalton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hughes reverses the position - he's now on top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (19) vs (4) Hughes
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
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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