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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 47 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Walter Wiener! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Loco with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Wiener counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Wiener jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wiener holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Wiener Wiener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard. Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wiener passes Loco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wiener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Wiener Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Loco tries to reverse the position but Wiener maintains control.#T1# Wiener takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Loco (0) vs (8) Wiener#SUB2# Loco showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# Wiener is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Wiener looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Loco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wiener. #SUB2# Wiener is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Wiener let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Wiener has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB2# Wiener is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Loco with him. Loco is trying to defend but Wiener has an arm under the chin now! Loco grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter Wiener! After winning the bout, Walter Wiener thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 35 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 111 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Everett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (0) Pancake A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pancake holds on and takes a little breather. Everett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (5) vs (0) Pancake Everett is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T1# Everett working away. Pancake looks to move to half guard but instead Everett has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Everett (7) vs (0) Pancake#SUB# Everett working for a submission but Pancake is keeping him at bay. Everett controlling the pace for now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Pancake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett. Everett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pancake tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Everett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Everett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pancake tries to hold on but Everett postures up. Everett controlling from mount. Pancake can't escape the position.
#T3# Everett controlling from the full mount. #SUB# Everett has isolated one of Pancake's arms. Pancake looking to fight him off but Everett twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filmore Everett! Filmore Everett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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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 8 wins and 23 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Trip Fontaine! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Fontaine shoots in and gets a takedown into Hestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Fontaine Fontaine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hestler's guard. Hestler is trying to control but Fontaine passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) Fontaine Fontaine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hestler trying to control but Fontaine flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (0) vs (8) Fontaine Fontaine just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1# Fontaine not allowing Hestler to control his hands. Hestler rolls, trying to escape but Fontaine keeps control of the position.
#SUB2# Fontaine is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hestler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trip Fontaine! Trip Fontaine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 27 wins and 25 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 38 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Abner moves into range and clinches up with The Flamingo. Abner is trying to pull guard but The Flamingo turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Abner jumps guard but The Flamingo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Abner goes for a takedown attempt but The Flamingo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Abner moves into the clinch. Abner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables The Flamingo to keep the fight standing.#TD2# The Flamingo has Abner pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Flamingo pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Abner tumbling to the mat - The Flamingo dives into Abner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (0) vs (2) The Flamingo#SUB# Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flamingo defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Flamingo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Abner is looking for a triangle here but The Flamingo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (0) vs (5) The Flamingo The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Abner is looking to reverse the position. The Flamingo trying to control the position but Abner is working away. You can see the frustration on Abner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Abner is trying to control The Flamingo's posture but The Flamingo avoids it. Abner tries to control but The Flamingo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Abner (0) vs (8) The Flamingo I really don't envy Abner right now.
The Flamingo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2# The Flamingo looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB2# The Flamingo working for the choke. The Flamingo wants to control but Abner is keeping busy.#SUB2# The Flamingo working for the choke. #SUB2# The Flamingo is looking for the choke from the back position but Abner is controlling his hands well. Abner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Flamingo is not going to allow Abner to sit and survive in this position. Abner looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Flamingo.
#SUB2# The Flamingo working for the choke. #T4# Abner trying to control the position but The Flamingo manages to sink in the hooks. Abner looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Flamingo.
#SUB2# The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back. Abner trying to control the position but The Flamingo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# The Flamingo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Abner's chin but Abner turns very nicely into The Flamingo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Abner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (8) The Flamingo#SUB2# The Flamingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5# Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Abner controlling from the top position. #SUB2# The Flamingo working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6# The Flamingo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The Flamingo controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself. Abner wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving. The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# The Flamingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Abner has gone for a leg lock! The Flamingo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (10) The Flamingo 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.#T7# The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. Abner is trying to control the position but The Flamingo postures up. Abner wants to control but The Flamingo passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2# The Flamingo seems to be working for a kimura but Abner defends the submission attempt.#T8# The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Abner is defending well. The Flamingo trying to control from half guard but Abner is working away. Abner tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg. The Flamingo is pressing down on Abner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abner is holding on for now. Abner is refusing to be controlled, as The Flamingo sits in half guard. #T9# Abner won't allow The Flamingo to pass to mount. #SUB2# The Flamingo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# The Flamingo seems to be working for a kimura but Abner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# The Flamingo wants to work for an arm triangle but Abner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
#T10# The Flamingo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (2) vs (13) The Flamingo The Flamingo trying to control the position but Abner is working away. Abner wants to control but The Flamingo postures up. Abner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Flamingo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (6) vs (13) The Flamingo Abner is looking to control The Flamingo but The Flamingo is wriggling around and keeping busy. The Flamingo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abner's guard. Nice work there by The Flamingo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (6) vs (15) The Flamingo Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11# Abner being controlled here, momentarily. Abner working a defensive guard here.
The Flamingo won't allow Abner to sweep him here. The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position. The Flamingo 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. #T12# Abner controlling The Flamingo's posture. Abner trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Flamingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13# The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Abner trying to control the position.
The Flamingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now. The Flamingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14# The Flamingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# The Flamingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (8) vs (15) The Flamingo Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The Flamingo is trying to keep Abner in close.
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: Abner (8) vs (17) The Flamingo Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Flamingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! The Flamingo wins on points by 17 to 8. Our winner, Domingo The Flamingo, 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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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 45 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Chad Strdoza! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. Strdoza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kraag. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. Strdoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag. Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away. Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kraag wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. Strdoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Strdoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza wants to counter with a clinch but Kraag pushes him away.#T1# Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kraag wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Kraag wants to clinch. Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Kraag is looking to clinch. Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away. The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Strdoza feints the counter takedown.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range. Kraag sets himself, and Strdoza steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time. Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside. Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strdoza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag. Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strdoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance. Kraag wants to clinch.#T4# Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kraag sets himself, and Strdoza steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range. Strdoza feints the counter takedown. Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strdoza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Strdoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range. Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strdoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T5# Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance. Kraag wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strdoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T6# Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kraag wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. Strdoza feints the counter takedown. Kraag is looking to clinch. Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strdoza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Strdoza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
#T7# Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Kraag avoids it easily. Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kraag tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8# Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strdoza feints the counter takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag. Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away. Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag. Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.#T9# Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Kraag sets himself, and Strdoza steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time. Kraag is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside. Kraag wants to clinch. Strdoza with the counter takedown but Kraag avoids it easily. Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T10# Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance. Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kraag tries to clinch up. And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strdoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T11# The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. Kraag tries to clinch up. Strdoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well. Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Kraag avoids it easily. Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strdoza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kraag sets himself, and Strdoza steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time. Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.#T12# Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. Strdoza wants to counter with a clinch but Kraag pushes him away. Kraag is looking to clinch. Strdoza feints the counter takedown. Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T13# Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag. Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Kraag wants to clinch. Kraag wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. Strdoza tries to counter by closing the distance.#T14# Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Strdoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Strdoza wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position. Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Strdoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kraag is heads and Strdoza is tails. The coin is in the air and it lands... heads! Kraag takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. After winning the bout, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Baki Hanma! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Loco gets tackled into the ropes by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch. Loco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2# Hanma jumps guard.
Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Hanma has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Hanma 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Loco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanma to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Loco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanma pulls down on the head and he's put Loco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma! A less than humble Baki Hanma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Hole! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Gardener closes the distance but Hole moves to the side #TD2# and Hole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hole. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Hole Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hole won't allow Gardener to sweep him here. Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard. Hole controlling the action here. Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gardener makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gardener. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardener 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. Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gardener looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gardener 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.#T1# Gardener looking to control.
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily. Hole preventing the sweep. Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole content to stall in guard here. Gardener keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. 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.#T2# Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there. Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener. Gardener looking to control.
Hole preventing the sweep. Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (5) Hole You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hole just content to control the position. #T3# Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gardener wants to control but Hole postures up.#SUB2# Hole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hole moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (0) vs (7) Hole Hole content just to control the position here. Gardener can't escape the position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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. Gardener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control. Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away. Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling his opponent. Gardener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5# Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6# 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. Gardener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control. Gardener wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#SUB2# Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gardener has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hole controlling from mount. Gardener is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7##SUB2# Hole working for a submission but Gardener is keeping him at bay. Hole controlling the pace for now. Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. 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. Hole avoids the attempt from Gardener to control. Hole controlling the pace for now. Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position. Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8# Hole avoids the attempt from Gardener to control. Hole controlling from the full mount. Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
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. Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from mount. #T9# Gardener wants to control but Hole is having none of it. Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Gardener defends it well. Gardener is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hole content just to control the position here. #T10# Gardener bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (7) Hole#SUB2# Hole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardener advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (7) Hole Hole is not content to let Gardener control the position. Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hole gets back to half guard. Hole has his hands clasped together around Gardener's back. He's all about the action. Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now. Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T11# Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hole wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. Gardener looking to pass the guard. Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. Hole managing to control the position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole. Hole is continuing to stall. More stalling from Hole.#T12# Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hole. Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hole controlling Gardener's posture. Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hole has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage. Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. #T13# Hole wants to sweep but no luck. Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (5) vs (9) Hole Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #T14# Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gardener wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment. Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (12) Hole Gardener is trying to get back to half guard. 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 12 to 5. Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Pawn drives through and clinches with Dalton against the ropes.
Pawn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalton smiles and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2# Dalton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pawn! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pawn (0) vs (4) Dalton Pawn trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# Pawn is looking for a sweep. Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. It looks like Dalton 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. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dalton is continuing to stall. 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.#T2# Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dalton just content to control the position. Pawn can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2# Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Pawn seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning. Pawn tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it. Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pawn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton. Pawn is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Dalton controlling the position from side mount. More stalling from Dalton. Pawn is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it. Dalton just content to control the position. Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.#T5# Dalton working away. Dalton controlling the position from side mount. The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T6##T7##SUB2# Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dalton controls the position. Pawn tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it. Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8# Pawn tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Pawn's face as Dalton controls the position. #T9# Pawn struggling a bit here. Pawn being controlled for a moment. Pawn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dalton controlling from side mount. #T10# Pawn can't do much from the bottom here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11# Pawn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Pawn is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pawn avoid being mounted? Dalton wants to pass to mount but Pawn is defending the position. #T12# Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Pawn tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg. Dalton controlling the action here. Pawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though. Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13# Pawn won't allow Dalton to pass to mount. Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pawn! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (0) vs (7) Dalton Dalton controlling from mount. Dalton mounts Pawn! Really nice guard pass there! Dalton controlling the pace for now. #T14# Pawn can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton wins on points by 7 to 0. A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 45 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Ceferino Garcia! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Hughes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Garcia pulls Hughes into guard.
#SUB# Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Garcia managing to control the position. Hughes postures up.
Garcia controlling Hughes's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hughes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB# Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes. Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Garcia is trying to get back to full guard. Garcia is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. Hughes wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB# Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Garcia is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# Garcia is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Hughes is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard. Garcia is still trying to improve position. Garcia has his hands clasped together around Hughes's back. He's all about the action.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hughes is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position. Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes. Hughes is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4# Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Hughes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garcia defend it? Hughes steps over the head and cranks it - Garcia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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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 64 wins and 23 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 49 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Shart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snowstrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski 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. Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom here. Shart tries to advance to mount but can't. Shart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Snowstrinski wants to control but Shart postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowstrinski is looking to reverse the position. Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Shart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Shart wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Shart not doing much here.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shart is staying active. Shart trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well. Shart controlling the pace. Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. #T2# Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. Shart postures up.
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 preventing the sweep. Snowstrinski is adopting a defensive guard. Shart wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position. Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Snowstrinski is adopting a defensive guard. Snowstrinski is trying to keep Shart in close.
Snowstrinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Shart wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position. Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there. Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Shart controlling him for the moment. #T4# Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. Shart is working hard here to advance position. Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Shart postures up. Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski looking to control.
Shart won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here. Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. Shart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5# Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski is pulling down on Shart's head to control his posture. Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski is trying to hold Shart in close to prevent damage but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Shart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snowstrinski is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. Snowstrinski wants to sweep but Shart has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (7) vs (0) Snowstrinski#T6# Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Shart sitting in guard here, content to control. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snowstrinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7# Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snowstrinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snowstrinski controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself. Snowstrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #T8# Snowstrinski is trying to keep Shart in close.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Shart drops back looking for a leg! Snowstrinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snowstrinski manages to kick Shart off! Shart jumps back into Snowstrinski's guard. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9# Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snowstrinski looking to control.
Shart sitting in guard, not really doing much. Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Shart wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.#T10# Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shart controls the pace.#T11# Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Shart postures up. Snowstrinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Snowstrinski is trying to keep Shart in close.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Shart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snowstrinski for as long as he can get away with.#T12# Shart wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shart won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here. Shart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shart continues to stall. Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13# Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position. Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T14# Shart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snowstrinski won't allow Shart to sweep him here. Shart keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Shart takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'I only lost because he Sharted on me while taking his back!'. |
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