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GFY 80 - Money and bitches 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 84 wins and 115 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 52 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (4) vs (0) Loco
Pancake has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loco! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (6) vs (0) Loco
Loco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loco for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Loco is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Pancake has control of Loco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pancake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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#
Pancake fails to take his opponent's back.
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco looks winded!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pancake.#T3#
Loco working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (9) vs (0) Loco#SUB#
Pancake is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Loco taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pancake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Xicko Loco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cowboy tries to keep at a distance but Loco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Loco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cowboy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cowboy (0) vs (2) Loco
Cowboy trying to control the position.
Loco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cowboy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there.
Cowboy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Cowboy is looking to improve his 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.
Cowboy is staying active underneath Loco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loco works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (0) vs (5) Loco
Loco trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Cowboy is working 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.
Loco looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Loco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cowboy wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Loco 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.
Cowboy wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Loco wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Loco controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Loco.
Yet more stalling tactics from Loco.
Cowboy is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loco wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Loco controlling from mount.
Cowboy is trying to escape the mount.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape. #T5#
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cowboy tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Cowboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cowboy tries to get out of the position.
Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco avoids the attempt from Cowboy to control.
Loco controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.
Cowboy is working hard here to advance position.
Loco content just to control the position here.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape. #T8#
Cowboy tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Loco content just to control the position here. #T9#
Loco is continuing to stall.
Cowboy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Loco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Loco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cowboy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Cowboy can't escape the position.
Loco controlling from mount.
Loco trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it. #T11#
Cowboy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loco looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Loco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cowboy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loco wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Cowboy tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Loco.#T13#
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Loco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cowboy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loco content just to control the position here.
Loco with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Cowboy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Cowboy tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Loco controlling his opponent.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loco wins on points by 5 to 0.
Xicko Loco was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 30 wins and 27 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 49 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abner rushes Kraag and presses him up against the ropes.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Abner pulls Kraag into guard.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abner keeping full guard, as Kraag tries to pass.
Abner has control of Kraag's left arm, preventing Kraag from doing any damage.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraag's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Kraag
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abner has passed into half guard!
Kraag wants to control but Abner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for a kimura from the bottom but Abner passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Kraag#T1#
Abner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag! Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (7) vs (0) Kraag
Abner works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (10) vs (0) Kraag
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.
Abner'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.
Kraag tries to roll but Abner sticks to his back.
Abner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kraag.
Kraag is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks.
Kraag looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abner has good solid back control here.
Abner avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish.
Kraag is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Abner working for a choke but Kraag is defending well. #SUB#
Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraag defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Kraag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abner gets his way!
Abner has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Abner looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Abner looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Abner has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Abner is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Abner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Abner has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kraag! Can he survive? No! He's out! Abner gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner made sure to mention his sponsor, Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The Flamingo moves into the clinch successfully.
The Flamingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiener pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
The Flamingo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Flamingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
The Flamingo looking for a guillotine here but Wiener defends easily.
Wiener looking to pass the guard.
The Flamingo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Wiener tries to pass.
Wiener wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
The Flamingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Wiener postures up.
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but instead Wiener has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
The Flamingo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wiener escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wiener! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (3) Wiener
The Flamingo wants to control but Wiener postures up.
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Wiener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wiener working away.
The Flamingo tries to improve position but can't.
Wiener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wiener is looking to take a break and control but The Flamingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wiener is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Flamingo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
The Flamingo is holding Wiener down, trying to stall.
The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Wiener is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Flamingo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wiener wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy. #T4#
Wiener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Flamingo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Flamingo wants to control but Wiener postures up.
The Flamingo sneaks back into half guard.
The Flamingo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wiener preventing the sweep.
Wiener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Wiener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Flamingo is controlling Wiener's posture.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Wiener tries to pass.
Wiener is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Flamingo trying to keep a closed guard but Wiener is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
The Flamingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiener is aware though and is defending well.
Wiener trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo looking to control.
#T6##SUB#
The Flamingo working for a triangle but Wiener defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wiener not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Flamingo 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.#SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wiener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now.
The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
The Flamingo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Flamingo continues to stall.
The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiener advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wiener is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Wiener is thwarting The Flamingo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wiener is looking for a kimura here.
The Flamingo regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Flamingo is trying to keep Wiener in close.
Wiener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Flamingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for a triangle but Wiener pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Wiener postures up.
Wiener preventing the sweep.
The Flamingo pulls Wiener in to control the position.
The Flamingo trying to keep a closed guard but Wiener is proving a slippery customer.
Wiener trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (3) Wiener#T10#
Wiener wants to control the position but The Flamingo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The Flamingo stalling away here and it's allowed Wiener to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Flamingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. #SUB#
The Flamingo drops back looking for a leg! Wiener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wiener manages to kick The Flamingo off! The Flamingo jumps back into Wiener's guard.
Wiener looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flamingo is one step ahead there. #T11#
Wiener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Flamingo is pushing down on Wiener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiener is fighting to maintain full guard but The Flamingo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Flamingo tries to pass to full mount but Wiener defends it.
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.
The Flamingo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (3) Wiener
The Flamingo content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wiener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Flamingo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: The Flamingo (8) vs (3) Wiener
Wiener is trying to break free.
#T13##SUB#
The Flamingo looking to break Wiener's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wiener remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Flamingo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wiener prevents The Flamingo from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.
Wiener wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free. #SUB#
The Flamingo tightening his grip on Wiener, looking for the choke.
Wiener is trying to break free.
#T14##SUB#
The Flamingo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wiener defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
The Flamingo looking for the RNC.
Wiener is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Flamingo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
The Flamingo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wiener escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (8) vs (5) Wiener#SUB2#
Wiener is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Flamingo defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Domingo The Flamingo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 9 wins and 27 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Garcia pushes Hestler up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hestler is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Hestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcia prevents Hestler from improving his position.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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#
Hestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Hestler trying to control here.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hestler is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hestler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hestler controlling the position for now.
Garcia 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.
Hestler won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia is taking a breather. Hestler 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 is trying to control. Hestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is thwarting Hestler's attempts to control the position.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hestler is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Garcia is looking to advance position but Hestler won't allow it.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia stalling.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hestler can't escape the position.
Hestler is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Hestler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hestler tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape.
Hestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia trying to control but Hestler is having none of it.
Hestler has given up his back here. Will Garcia look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (0) vs (8) Garcia
Hestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garcia tries to get the hooks in deep but Hestler pushed the leg off. #T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Hestler tries to escape the position.
Garcia controls the action.
Hestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
Garcia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hestler prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Hestler right now.
#T7#
Hestler is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia controlling from the back.
Hestler turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (8) Garcia
Hestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hestler 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.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.
Garcia is controlling Hestler's posture.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia looking to control.
#T8#
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Hestler is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (10) Garcia
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia won't allow Hestler to sweep him here.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hestler 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.#T9#
Hestler can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia wants to control but Hestler is keeping him busy.
Hestler is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is trying to control. Hestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hestler wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Hestler is working away.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Hestler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Hestler wants to get back to full guard.
Hestler is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (2) vs (13) Garcia
Hestler wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Hestler working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia tries to control but Hestler wriggling away.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hestler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hestler (2) vs (16) Garcia
Garcia is hanging on to Hestler's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Hestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia is looking to control Hestler but Hestler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hestler doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Hestler is really stuck here.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hestler is really stuck here.
Hestler turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (4) vs (16) Garcia
Garcia is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Hestler trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Garcia is pulling down on Hestler's head to control his posture.
Garcia is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Garcia controlling Hestler's posture.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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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 24 wins and 37 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 28 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hanma has Everett up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hanma decides to pull guard.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Everett passes into half guard.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position. #T1#
Hanma is not content to let Everett control the position.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma won't allow Everett to pass to mount.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanma is pulling down on Everett's head. It's preventing any offense from Everett, at least for the moment.
Everett postures up.
#T2#
Everett slips nicely into half guard.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma won't allow Everett to pass to mount.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Everett.
#T3#
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Everett is pushing down on Hanma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanma is fighting to maintain full guard but Everett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Everett content to control rather than advance.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Everett passes into half guard.
Hanma is not content to let Everett control the position.#SUB2#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Everett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg.
Everett controlling the action here.
Everett is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now. #T6#
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for a kimura from the bottom but Everett passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (3) vs (0) Hanma
Everett wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Everett's best efforts.
Hanma trying to control here.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Everett is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Everett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Everett eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
Everett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Everett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everett wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Everett postures up.
Everett wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Everett stands and throws Hanma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (6) vs (0) Hanma
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Everett controlling from side mount.
Hanma wants to control but Everett postures up.
Hanma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Everett (8) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Everett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Everett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma is not content to let Everett control the position.
Everett is really struggling to control Hanma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Everett tries to pass to full mount but Hanma defends it.
Everett is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanma trying to hold on to Everett's head to control him but Everett postures up.
#T12#
Everett controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Everett seems to be working for a kimura but Hanma defends the submission attempt.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Everett is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Everett is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Everett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Everett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanma seems keen to control Everett's posture.
Everett won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hanma working for a triangle but Everett defends it easily.
#T14#
Hanma is trying to keep Everett in close.
Everett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Everett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Everett wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Everett 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!
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Filmore Everett 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 2 wins and 11 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gardener jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Gardener looking to control.
#T1#
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Dalton passes into 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Gardener controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Gardener is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardener from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton 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: Gardener (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton staying calm.
More stalling from Dalton.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton staying calm.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controlling from side mount. #T7#
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardener will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Dalton working away.
Dalton controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Gardener being controlled for a moment.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton taking a breather here. #T10#
Dalton working away.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Dalton controlling from side mount.
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.
Gardener manages to get back to half guard.
Gardener tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton controlling the pace. #T12#
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T13#
Gardener tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Gardener has given up his back here. Will Dalton look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gardener (2) vs (11) Dalton#SUB2#
Dalton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dalton not allowing Gardener to control his hands.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gardener trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gardener buck him off.
Dalton controlling well, preventing Gardener from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 64 wins and 46 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hughes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Fontaine
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 wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fontaine working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Hughes is really struggling to control Fontaine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontaine managing to control the position.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is defending well.
Fontaine is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Fontaine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fontaine is doing well to control the position and prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
Hughes wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
Fontaine is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontaine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Fontaine#T3#
Fontaine is trying to stick to Hughes's back but Hughes is turning into Fontaine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fontaine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (4) vs (4) Fontaine
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fontaine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontaine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fontaine is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Fontaine controlling Hughes's posture.
Fontaine controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself. #T4#
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Hughes 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.
Fontaine is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Fontaine is controlling Hughes's posture.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #T5#
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
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 postures up.
#SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #T6#
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (7) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes working away.#SUB#
Hughes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fontaine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hughes but great work by Fontaine. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (7) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hughes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hughes (7) vs (10) Fontaine
Fontaine controlling from the full mount.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Hughes regains half guard.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes gets full guard.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Fontaine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Fontaine pushes his legs off easily.
Fontaine trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Fontaine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes looking to control.
#SUB#
Fontaine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fontaine has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fontaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Hughes is trying to control but Fontaine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (7) vs (13) Fontaine
Fontaine wants to take Hughes's back here but Hughes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Fontaine goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (9) vs (13) Fontaine
Fontaine looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Hughes trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Hughes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Fontaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (12) vs (13) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Fontaine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hughes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (12) vs (17) Fontaine
Hughes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hughes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trip Fontaine! Trip Fontaine retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Trip Fontaine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strdoza defends well and Hole ends up having to push Strdoza into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Strdoza has picked Hole up - he's going for a ride! Strdoza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Strdoza
Hole controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hole as he works his way to full guard.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Strdoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Strdoza#T1#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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?
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hole looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hole is pushing down on Strdoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strdoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole is taking a breather. Strdoza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hole is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole uses his free foot to push down on Strdoza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strdoza. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strdoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strdoza is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away. #T5#
Hole prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strdoza trying to control here.
#T6#
Strdoza is not content to let Hole control the position.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Strdoza wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Strdoza is defending the position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strdoza wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strdoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.
Hole passes into half guard.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strdoza wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
#T9#
Hole trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Strdoza won't allow Hole to pass to mount.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Hole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strdoza! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Strdoza
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Strdoza is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strdoza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hole content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strdoza is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole tries to control but Strdoza wriggling away.
Hole is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strdoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hole trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Strdoza gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Strdoza is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Strdoza
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Strdoza wants to control but Hole postures up.
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Strdoza is defending the position.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. #T14#
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hole frees his head nicely. Oh but Strdoza has switched to an armbar! Hole is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle 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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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 69 wins and 23 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 52 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snowstrinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snowstrinski with the counter takedown but Shart avoids it easily.#TD#
Shart looking to score a takedown here. Snowstrinski is defending well but Shart drives through and ends up in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Shart in close.
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snowstrinski holds on and takes a little breather.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski pulls Shart in close to his closed guard and prevents Shart from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Shart pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowstrinski is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Snowstrinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Shart in close.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Snowstrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shart stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart postures up.
Shart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowstrinski wants to hit a sweep here but Shart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snowstrinski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski#T4#
Shart looking to control but Snowstrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Shart controlling the pace for now.
Shart tries to control but Snowstrinski wriggling away.
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.#SUB#
Shart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snowstrinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Shart wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Snowstrinski wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Shart has a good base and remains in mount.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Shart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snowstrinski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Snowstrinski is working to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shart wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Shart is having none of it.#T7#
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart'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.
Snowstrinski working to try and regain half guard.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Shart is working for a submission of some sort.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart.
Shart not doing much here.
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. #T9#
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Shart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Shart preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Shart slows the pace down in half guard.
Shart trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Shart prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Shart trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Shart wants to take a breather but Snowstrinski is having none of it. #T11#
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Shart controlling the action here.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T12#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shart wants to take a breather but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Shart control the position.
Shart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart.
Snowstrinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Shart pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
#SUB#
Shart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T14#
Snowstrinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rumsfeld Shart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview.
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pancakes!'. |
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