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GFY 64 - NOT Carl Weathers 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 24 wins and 18 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 39 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Fontaine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Fontaine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loco on his heels. He'll look to pass Loco's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Fontaine drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Fontaine off! Fontaine jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fontaine controls the pace.
Fontaine 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.#T1#
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Loco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fontaine stacks Loco 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 (5) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Fontaine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Fontaine moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fontaine (7) vs (0) Loco
Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loco tries to reverse the position but Fontaine maintains control.#SUB#
Loco tries to improve his position but Fontaine has taken his back! Fontaine has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Loco tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fontaine pushes Loco away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 32 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Flamingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but The Flamingo shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
The Flamingo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The Flamingo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Pawn is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Flamingo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pawn to the mat. Pawn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Pawn
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
The Flamingo won't allow Pawn to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn seems keen to control The Flamingo's posture.
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.#T1#
The Flamingo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Pawn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Flamingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawn is trying to keep The Flamingo in close.
Pawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Flamingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pawn looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawn, not yet. #T2#
The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo won't allow Pawn to sweep him here.
The Flamingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Flamingo passes Pawn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pawn wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pawn wants to control the action here but instead The Flamingo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (0) Pawn
Pawn tries to lock up and control but The Flamingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount.
Pawn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo fails to move to back control. #T4#
The Flamingo content just to control the position here.
Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
The Flamingo wants to finish this one by submission but Pawn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Flamingo.
Pawn is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
The Flamingo controlling the pace for now.
Pawn is working to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawn is looking to escape. #SUB#
The Flamingo has hold of Pawn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pawn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6##SUB#
The Flamingo has control of Pawn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pawn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Flamingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawn is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
The Flamingo 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 Flamingo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Flamingo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pawn tries to lock up and control but The Flamingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8##SUB#
The Flamingo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pawn is now in The Flamingo's guard. A big mistake from The Flamingo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The Flamingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Flamingo is tightening it up a little... Pawn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pawn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pawn taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Flamingo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Domingo The Flamingo!
Domingo The Flamingo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Everett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Everett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Abner clinches up with Everett and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Abner gets control of Everett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Everett preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett passes into half guard.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Abner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Everett seems to be working for a kimura but Abner defends the submission attempt.
Abner tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett trying to pass the guard but Abner defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Everett not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (0) vs (4) Abner
Abner wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
Everett is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Abner looking for the choke from the back.
Everett trying to control but not successfully.
Everett breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (4) Abner#T3#
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner working a defensive guard but Everett manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (5) vs (4) Abner
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abner gets back to half guard.
Abner trying to control but Everett postures up.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (5) vs (8) Abner#SUB2#
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Everett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Everett for a finish. #SUB2#
Everett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner.
Abner avoiding Everett 's attempts to control his hands.
Everett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
#T6#
Everett can't escape the position.
Abner controls the action.#SUB2#
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner gets his hands free as Everett looks to control.
Abner has the hooks in. Everett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Everett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Everett looking for submissions off his back.
Everett is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett moves into full guard.
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #T9#
Abner postures up.
#SUB2#
Abner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everett dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (7) vs (8) Abner
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Everett is looking to pass into half guard but Abner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abner is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (7) vs (10) Abner
Abner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Abner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Abner trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard. #T11#
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Everett wants to sweep but no luck.
Abner wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
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.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Everett is looking for a triangle here but Abner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (7) vs (13) Abner#SUB2#
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett regains half guard.#T13#
Everett is trying to maintain the position but Abner is very close to passing his half guard.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Everett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Everett is looking to control Abner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Everett avoid being mounted?
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abner is just content to waste time from the top position. Everett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Everett is trying to control the position but Abner postures up. #SUB#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 13 to 7.
Uncle Abner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 102 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 35 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch #TD#
and Pancake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pancake. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Kraag
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraag! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Kraag
Pancake controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Kraag has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Kraag
Pancake struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T1##SUB#
Pancake has managed to slip his arm under Kraag's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kraag is tapping out! Submission win for Pancake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 20 wins and 18 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wiener has Garcia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wiener.
#TD#
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Wiener
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiener is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiener, not yet.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiener swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wiener 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.#SUB2#
Wiener throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wiener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Garcia trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Wiener.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiener is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia is really struggling to control Wiener but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Wiener escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia won't allow Wiener to sweep him here.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wiener trying to control the position.
#T6#
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Wiener is keeping the position.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiener is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. #T7#
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wiener throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Wiener keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia stays in close to Wiener's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia stands and throws Wiener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Wiener
Wiener wants to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wiener tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Wiener being controlled for a moment.
Wiener is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Wiener is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.
Wiener sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Garcia is controlling the pace.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (0) Wiener
Wiener tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Wiener manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Wiener defends it. #T11#
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (11) vs (0) Wiener
Wiener is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.#T12#
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (14) vs (0) Wiener
Wiener rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
Wiener is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Garcia tries to get the hooks in deep but Wiener pushed the leg off.
Garcia keeps control of the position easily here as Wiener tries to buck him off.
Wiener is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wiener is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wiener.
Garcia is not going to allow Wiener to sit and survive in this position.
Wiener is in bad spot here.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Wiener turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (14) vs (2) Wiener
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Wiener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (16) vs (2) Wiener
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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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 19 wins and 45 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hestler is looking to clinch but Snowstrinski is avoiding it.
Olaf Snowstrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Snowstrinski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snowstrinski lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hestler
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hestler is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Hestler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Hestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hestler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snowstrinski is staying tight to Hestler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.#T1#
Hestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hestler is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski taking a breather here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Hestler is working away.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Hestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Hestler seems a little lost for a moment, as Snowstrinski dominates the positioning.
Hestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snowstrinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snowstrinski works to advance to full mount. Hestler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (7) vs (0) Hestler#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hestler tries to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Hestler is looking to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hestler is having none of it.
Snowstrinski avoids the attempt from Hestler to control.
Snowstrinski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Snowstrinski tries to control but Hestler wriggling away.
Snowstrinski avoids the attempt from Hestler to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hestler stops Snowstrinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (10) vs (0) Hestler
You can see the frustration on Hestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Hestler is really stuck here.
Snowstrinski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5##SUB#
Snowstrinski has his arm under Hestler's chin here. Game over son! Snowstrinski squeezes tightly and Hestler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Snowstrinski!
A pretty intense looking Olaf Snowstrinski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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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 17 wins and 18 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dalton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanma did well to prevent Dalton getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Dalton
Hanma is trying is best to control the position here.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well. #SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position 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.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Dalton controlling the action here.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Hanma is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Hanma controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Hanma is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up. #SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Hanma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Hanma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (8) Dalton
Hanma trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T5#
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Dalton pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Hanma trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T6#
Dalton 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: Hanma (2) vs (10) Dalton
Dalton controlling the action here.#SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (2) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hanma is holding on tight.
#T7#
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton wants to take Hanma's back here but Hanma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Hanma tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T9#
Hanma wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanma is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Hanma regains half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard. #T10#
Hanma is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #T12#
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Dalton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dalton passes Hanma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (2) vs (16) Dalton#T13#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dalton trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hanma is holding on tight.
Dalton tries to control but Hanma wriggling away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Dalton prevents Hanma from getting the reversal.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton tries to control but Hanma wriggling away.
Hanma wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton wants to take Hanma's back here but Hanma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Hanma tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 16 to 2. Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 31 wins and 14 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 21 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Shart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Shart
Shart prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard but Shart has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (5) Shart
Shart wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart tries to advance to mount but Strdoza denies him.
Shart trying to control the position but Strdoza is working away. #T1#
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Shart trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Shart slows the pace down.
Shart working away.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Shart 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.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away. #T2#
Shart trying to mount his opponent but Strdoza defends it. #SUB#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Shart keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strdoza is not content to let Shart control the position.
Shart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Shart sits in half guard.
Shart prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Shart works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (8) Shart
Strdoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Shart working for a guillotine from mount but Strdoza is in no mood to give up.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Shart tries to control but Strdoza wriggling away.
Strdoza tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Shart wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Shart wants to control but Strdoza has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Shart is just content to waste time from the top position. Strdoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shart wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strdoza controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart looking to pass the guard.
Shart trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shart defends well.#T6#
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shart passes Strdoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shart seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Strdoza wants to sweep but Shart has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (11) Shart
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Shart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shart working away.
Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strdoza trying to control but Shart flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (0) vs (14) Shart
Strdoza is in bad spot here.
#T8##SUB2#
Shart working for the choke.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Shart just sinks the hooks in.
Strdoza staying busy and making it hard for Shart to control.
Shart is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Strdoza just trying to survive but Shart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shart tries to get the hooks in deep but Strdoza pushed the leg off.
Shart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shart working for a choke but Strdoza is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Shart working for the choke. #SUB2#
Strdoza 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 Shart gets his way!
Strdoza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shart sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Strdoza taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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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 35 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 43 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (4) vs (0) Hughes
Hole wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole stalling.
Hughes won't allow Hole to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hughes reverses the position - he's now on top in Hole's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (2) Hughes
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hole has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hole controlling Hughes's posture.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hole is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hole pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Hole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hole is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hole is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hole sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hole is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Hole defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hole is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB2#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hughes is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
#T7#
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hole wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Hughes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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