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GFY 78 - How did U 2 Meet 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 83 wins and 114 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 50 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Loco#SUB2#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake pushing down on Loco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pancake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Pancake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Loco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loco shrugs it off.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Loco looks winded!
Pancake avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
Pancake controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Pancake moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Pancake is cranking Loco's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Loco! He's tightened the choke and Loco is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
After the fight, Tobias Pancake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 2 wins and 9 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 34 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco tries to clinch but Pawn is having none of it.
Pawn tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Loco has Pawn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pawn stops a takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco prevents the takedown attempt.
Loco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pawn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Loco tries to pull guard but Pawn won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xicko Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawn prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Pawn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Loco can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Pawn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Loco is trying to keep an underhook but Pawn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (0) vs (2) Pawn#SUB2#
Pawn is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Loco trying to hold on to Pawn's head to control him but Pawn postures up.
Loco is trying to control but Pawn passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (5) Pawn
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pawn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loco manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pawn is looking for a kimura here.
Loco tries to roll over but Pawn keeps him under control.
Pawn is looking to advance position but Loco won't allow it. #T2#
Loco tries to roll over but Pawn keeps him under control.
Loco's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pawn tries to pass to full mount but Loco defends it.
Loco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loco.
Loco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Pawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawn being controlled here momentarily.
Pawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loco keeping full guard, as Pawn tries to pass.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco seems keen to control Pawn's posture.
Loco 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.
Pawn wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pawn is one step ahead there. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loco holds on and takes a little breather.
Pawn wants to pass the guard but Loco is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco 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.
Pawn being controlled here momentarily.
Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawn trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom. #T5#
Loco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (5) Pawn#SUB2#
Pawn working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.
Pawn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.
Pawn wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Pawn is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loco'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.
Loco wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.#T7#
Loco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Loco.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawn trying to control the position.
Loco slips nicely into half guard.
Loco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pawn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loco controlling the action here. #T8#
Loco moves into full mount! Pawn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (5) Pawn
Loco controlling the pace for now.
Pawn tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Pawn 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: Loco (5) vs (7) Pawn
Loco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawn being controlled here momentarily.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
Loco is pulling down on Pawn's head. It's preventing any offense from Pawn, at least for the moment.
Loco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Pawn stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Loco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco has Pawn pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Pawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawn stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Loco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (7) vs (7) Pawn
Loco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pawn trying to control the position.
Loco is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Pawn controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawn is keeping the position for now.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loco wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.
Loco 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. #T13#
Loco postures up.
Pawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco pushes down on Pawn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loco not doing much here.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
Pawn is pressing down on Loco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Loco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pawn controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawn is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pawn gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pawn wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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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 29 wins and 26 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Hestler tries for a takedown but Abner manages to get underhooks.
Hestler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hestler is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Abner jumps into guard, dragging Hestler to the mat.
Hestler trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Abner working for a triangle but Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Abner looking to control.
#T2#
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Hestler
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hestler trying to control the position.
Hestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#SUB2#
Abner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abner has managed to get both his arms back between Hestler's legs - danger averted.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Hestler controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Hestler is keeping the position.#T4#
Abner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hestler keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Hestler#T5#
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hestler is trying desperately to improve position.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Abner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hestler is now in Abner's guard. A big mistake from Abner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (5) vs (2) Hestler
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hestler passes Abner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hestler wants to pass to mount but Abner is defending the position.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (9) vs (2) Hestler#T6#
Hestler tries to break free.
#SUB#
Hestler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hestler is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Abner tightening his grip on Hestler, looking for the choke.
Hestler breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (9) vs (4) Hestler#T7#
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Abner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hestler has passed into half guard!
Hestler wants to take a breather but Abner is having none of it.
Abner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (13) vs (4) Hestler
Hestler trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Abner is looking for a choke. Hestler gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hestler manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (13) vs (6) Hestler#T8#
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abner has his hands on Hestler's head, controlling the position.
Abner being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (15) vs (6) Hestler#T10#
Abner wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hestler working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Abner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (18) vs (6) Hestler
Abner slows the pace down.
Hestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Abner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hestler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abner stalling.
Hestler trying to control but Abner postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (21) vs (6) Hestler
Hestler tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Hestler is squirming around, avoiding Abner's attempts to control the action.
Hestler tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abner prevents Hestler from getting the reversal.
Abner wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely.
Hestler is controlling an arm, preventing Abner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Abner (24) vs (6) Hestler#T14#
Hestler is keeping busy.
Hestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hestler tries to escape but Abner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abner looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Uncle Abner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Glomco Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 47 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 39 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
The Flamingo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Flamingo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (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.
The Flamingo controlling from the full mount.
Kraag tries to hold on but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo content just to control the position here.
Kraag reaches up to try and control the position but The Flamingo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kraag rolls and tries to escape and now The Flamingo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (8) The Flamingo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kraag just trying to survive but The Flamingo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
The Flamingo has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The Flamingo controls the position.
Kraag is trying to break free.
The Flamingo controlling from the back.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back.
The Flamingo is riding his opponent, not letting Kraag buck him off.
The Flamingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraag just trying to survive but The Flamingo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The Flamingo is riding his opponent, not letting Kraag buck him off. #T3##SUB2#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag trying to control the action but The Flamingo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to defend against the choke here but The Flamingo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. The Flamingo Tightens the hold and Kraag taps out furiously! The Flamingo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 37 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanma rushes Everett and presses him up against the ropes.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma has been working on his balance at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Everett.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Everett walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hanma rushes Everett and presses him up against the ropes.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Everett won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma jumps guard but Everett stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Everett turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Everett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanma uses from the top position.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanma trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hanma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (0) vs (4) Everett
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Everett wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everett wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Everett.
Hanma trying to control but Everett postures up.
#T3#
Everett trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Everett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
#T4#
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Everett pushes down on Hanma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#T5#
Everett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanma trying to control but Everett postures up.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Hanma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #T6##SUB#
Hanma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Everett uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (7) Everett
Everett advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (0) vs (9) Everett
Hanma tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
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.#SUB2#
Everett looking to secure an arm triangle but Hanma defends it well.
Hanma gets back to half guard.
Everett tries to pass to full mount but Hanma defends it.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hanma gets full guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #SUB#
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Everett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma pulls Everett in close to his closed guard and prevents Everett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #T8#
Hanma keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Everett is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma trying to control here.
#T9#
Hanma gets back to full guard.
Everett 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.
Everett won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #SUB#
Everett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everett has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hanma is trying to keep Everett in close.
Everett passes into half guard.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard.
Everett trying to pass the guard but Hanma defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett trying to pass the guard but Hanma defending well. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Everett is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Everett trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Everett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Everett manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (12) Everett#SUB2#
Everett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanma tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.#T13#
Everett looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Everett wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hanma tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Hanma tries to reverse the position but Everett maintains control.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Everett tries to control but Hanma wriggling away.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Hanma frees his head quite easily.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Everett controlling his opponent.
Hanma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett wins on points by 12 to 0.
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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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 36 wins and 20 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener pushes Fontaine up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fontaine prevents the takedown attempt.
Gardener gets underhooks to prevent Fontaine's takedown attempt.
Gardener is pressed up against the ropes. Fontaine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardener down to the mat. Gardener avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Fontaine darts in and clinches Gardener up against the ropes.
Gardener tries to pull guard but Fontaine holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gardener drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Fontaine pulls Gardener into guard.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fontaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardener defends it easily.#SUB#
Fontaine has his foot on Gardener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardener works his way back into a safe position though.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine pulls Gardener in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardener from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up. #T1#
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Gardener defends easily.
#SUB#
Gardener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardener has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine controlling Gardener's posture.
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.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gardener keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine seems keen to control Gardener's posture.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Gardener is proving a slippery customer.
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Fontaine is pulling down on Gardener's head to control his posture. #T3#
Fontaine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (0) Gardener
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fontaine trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. #T4#
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine content to stall in guard here.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine postures up.
Gardener is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontaine preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB#
Fontaine drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Fontaine off! Fontaine jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Gardener seems keen to control Fontaine's posture.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fontaine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardener looking to control.
#T6#
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Fontaine preventing the sweep.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine passes easily into half guard.
Fontaine is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it. #T7#
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Fontaine controlling the action here.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gardener is trying to control Fontaine's posture. Fontaine takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gardener! Fontaine is rotating here... this could be the end... Gardener is out! Fontaine has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine retains his super heavyweight title!
Trip Fontaine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wiener counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Wiener successfully pulls guard.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Wiener looking to control.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wiener has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hole has managed to get both his arms back between Wiener's legs - danger averted.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
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 prevents Wiener from improving his position.#SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiener sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Hole controlling the pace.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Wiener is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Wiener is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wiener is concentrating on defense, preventing Hole from advancing position.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Hole.#T3#
Hole is thwarting Wiener's attempts to control the position.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Wiener is defending the position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Hole stalling.
Wiener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Wiener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Wiener wants to get back to full 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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Wiener is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Wiener has his hands clasped together around Hole's back. He's all about the action.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Wiener is defending the position. #SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Wiener is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wiener looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Hole controlling the action here.
Wiener tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wiener is not content to let Hole control the position.#T7#
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wiener is looking to improve his position.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Hole is pressing down on Wiener's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wiener is holding on for now.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wiener manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Hole pushing down on Wiener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wiener is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiener avoid being mounted?
Hole is looking to advance position but Wiener won't allow it.
Wiener tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole not doing much here.
#SUB#
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
Well, if Hole 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.
#T10##SUB#
Hole is working for a kimura but Wiener is defending it quite comfortably.
Wiener tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11##SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Wiener is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiener avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wiener is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Wiener wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hole prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole moves into full mount! Wiener won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (3) vs (0) Wiener
Hole tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Wiener tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T13#
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wiener is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Wiener wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiener tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Wiener defends it well.
Hole controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Jackson Hole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 23 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch.
Shart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the ropes. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Garcia gets control of Shart's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart preventing the sweep. #T1#
Shart postures up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart preventing the sweep.
Shart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart 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. #T2#
Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking to control.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia has control of Shart's left arm, preventing Shart from doing any damage. #T3#
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shart drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Shart off! Shart jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garcia looking to control.
Shart preventing the sweep. #T4#
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia pulls Shart in to control the position.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Shart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position.
#T5#
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
Garcia has Shart pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shart controls the pace.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia is pulling down on Shart's head to control his posture.
Shart is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Shart pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Shart
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Shart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Shart tries to control but Garcia wriggling away. #SUB2#
Garcia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shart.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Shart controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shart is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Shart passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (6) Shart#SUB2#
Shart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia is trying to work for a sweep but Shart has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (8) Shart#T10#
Shart content just to control the position here.
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia trying to control here.
Shart prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Shart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
Shart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shart stalling.
Garcia trying to control but Shart postures up.
Shart controlling the action here.
Garcia trying to control but Shart postures up.
Shart not doing much here.
#T13##SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Shart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shart trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia trying to control but Shart postures up.
#T14#
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Shart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcia wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
Shart wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia trying to control but Shart postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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 107 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 51 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is trying is best to control the position here.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snowstrinski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Snowstrinski to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Snowstrinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Dalton preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
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.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snowstrinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Dalton wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - Snowstrinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snowstrinski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. #T6#
Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Snowstrinski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (9) vs (2) Snowstrinski
I would not like to be Snowstrinski right now.
Snowstrinski just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Snowstrinski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Snowstrinski can't escape the position.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Snowstrinski slips a leg in and gets 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.
Dalton is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away.
Dalton is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Dalton 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.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well. #T10#
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Snowstrinski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (12) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Snowstrinski is still trying to improve position.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Dalton not doing much here.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away. #T13#
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (15) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (15) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is looking to control Dalton but Dalton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Snowstrinski gets his hands free. #T14##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Snowstrinski keeps control of the position.
Dalton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Nice work there by Dalton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (17) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Olaf Snowstrinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like pancakes!'. |
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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 63 wins and 45 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 20 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strdoza circles away.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Strdoza circles away easily#CL2#
and Strdoza counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Strdoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hughes shoots and misses #CL2#
and Strdoza moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Strdoza pulls guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes 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.
Hughes stalling. #SUB#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hughes wants to take a breather but Strdoza is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Strdoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Strdoza
Hughes controls Strdoza momentarily but Strdoza frees himself. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Strdoza
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5##SUB2#
Strdoza pushes a forearm under Hughes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hughes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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