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GFY 85 - Hire Judith! 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 14 wins and 53 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 117 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag wants to clinch up but Pancake keeps it at a distance.
Kraag tries to clinch but Pancake moves out of range.
Pancake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraag wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Kraag tries to clinch there but Pancake circles away.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Pancake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Pancake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraag is looking to clinch.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pancake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraag wants to clinch.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pancake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Pancake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pancake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Kraag is looking to clinch.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Pancake circles away.
Pancake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to clinch there but Pancake circles away.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Pancake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Pancake circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Pancake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraag tries to clinch but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pancake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Pancake circles away.
#T3#
Kraag wants to clinch.
Pancake circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Pancake tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kraag tries to clinch there but Pancake circles away.
Kraag is looking to clinch.
Pancake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Pancake circles away.
Pancake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Kraag wants to clinch up but Pancake keeps it at a distance.
Pancake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pancake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Pancake circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Pancake is avoiding it.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to clinch but Pancake moves out of range.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kraag sprawls well. Kraag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraag tries to clinch up.
Kraag wants to clinch.
Pancake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pancake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pancake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch there but Pancake circles away.
Pancake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pancake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T5#
Kraag tries to clinch but Pancake moves out of range.
Pancake shoots in and drives through. Kraag sprawls well.
Kraag is looking to clinch.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Pancake pushes him off.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pancake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pancake rushes Kraag and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Pancake manages to pull guard.
Pancake is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kraag throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pancake's body to avoid the submission. Pancake has instead reached around Kraag's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pancake arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 10 wins and 31 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gardener pulls guard.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to prevent any damage.
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
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 controlling from the top position.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler postures up.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener has Hestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gardener controlling the position.
Hestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener looking to control.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener pulls Hestler in to control the position. #T4#
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Gardener controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Hestler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener is trying to keep Hestler in close.
#T7#
Gardener is controlling Hestler's posture.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Gardener is controlling Hestler's posture.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hestler is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hestler trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Hestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Hestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardener for as long as he can get away with.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Hestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.#T10#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Gardener is pulling down on Hestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Hestler, at least for the moment.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hestler'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.
Gardener trying to control the position.
#T11#
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Gardener
Hestler is controlling Gardener's posture.#T12#
Gardener preventing the sweep.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hestler 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.
Hestler wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
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.
Gardener stays in close to Hestler's body and controls the position.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Hestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (2) Gardener#T13#
Gardener seems keen to control Hestler's posture.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Hestler postures up.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.#T14#
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler advances to half guard.
Gardener trying to control here.
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hestler is keen to just control but Gardener is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardener manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hestler gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hestler takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Red Hestler 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 32 wins and 30 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 33 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Abner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wiener is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Abner to keep the fight standing.
Wiener gets underhooks to prevent Abner's takedown attempt.
Wiener has Abner pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Abner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abner goes for a takedown attempt but Wiener pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Abner moves into the clinch.#TD#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiener trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Wiener
Abner trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Abner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Wiener looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
Wiener looking to control.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but Wiener 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 (2) Wiener#SUB2#
Wiener drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (6) vs (2) Wiener#T2#
Abner controlling the position from side mount.
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#
Abner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abner wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Wiener manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Wiener is defending well. #T3#
Wiener trying to control but Abner postures up.
#SUB2#
Wiener looking for subs from the bottom but Abner mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (9) vs (2) Wiener#SUB#
Abner has hold of Wiener's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wiener manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Abner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Abner controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Abner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Abner controlling from mount.
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Abner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Wiener regains half guard.
Wiener is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abner 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. #SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wiener defends it well.
Abner 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.
Abner prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Abner trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wiener still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wiener has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (9) vs (6) Wiener
Wiener wants to take a breather but Abner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wiener. #SUB#
Abner has his foot on Wiener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiener works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (11) vs (6) Wiener
Abner trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Abner is pushing down on Wiener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiener is fighting to maintain full guard but Abner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (14) vs (6) Wiener
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiener keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Abner stalls from top position.#SUB#
Abner tries for a kimura but Wiener is defending well. #T9#
A lull in the action here as Abner stalls from top position.
Wiener is trying to work for a sweep but Abner has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (16) vs (6) Wiener
Wiener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Abner is looking to work his way around to Wiener's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Abner looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abner controlling from mount.
Wiener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Abner working for a guillotine from mount but Wiener is in no mood to give up. #T11#
Abner trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Abner controlling from mount. #SUB#
Abner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wiener is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wiener and Abner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Abner just content to control the position.
Abner trying to control the position but Wiener is working away. #T12##SUB#
Abner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiener rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abner's guard! Nice work there by Wiener! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (16) vs (8) Wiener
Abner keeping moving, preventing Wiener from controlling successfully.
Abner has control of Wiener's left arm, preventing Wiener from doing any damage. #SUB#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (18) vs (8) Wiener
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Wiener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Wiener controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself. #T14##SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abner forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard.
Abner is looking to pass Wiener's guard but actually Wiener recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uncle Abner waved his t-shirt featuring Glomco Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cowboy has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
The Flamingo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cowboy (0) vs (4) The Flamingo
Cowboy tries to control but The Flamingo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cowboy (0) vs (7) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cowboy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cowboy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cowboy for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo controlling the position well here. Cowboy rolled but The Flamingo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for the choke from the back position but Cowboy is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Cowboy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by The Flamingo.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The Flamingo wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy.
The Flamingo 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.#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a choke but Cowboy is defending well. #T2#
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.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for the choke.
Cowboy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well, with The Flamingo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cowboy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
The Flamingo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
The Flamingo keeps control of the position as Cowboy tries to break free.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Flamingo controlling the position well here. Cowboy rolled but The Flamingo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cowboy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cowboy is defending well though. The Flamingo let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Cowboy is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Cowboy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cowboy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Flamingo tries to get the hooks in deep but Cowboy pushed the leg off.
Cowboy trying to control the hands but The Flamingo won't let him. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cowboy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cowboy for a finish. #T5##SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cowboy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cowboy tries to escape the position.
Cowboy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Cowboy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cowboy trying to control the position but The Flamingo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Cowboy 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 The Flamingo gets his way!
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for a choke but Cowboy is defending well. #T7#
The Flamingo biding his time, controlling Cowboy.
Cowboy looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Flamingo.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking to break Cowboy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cowboy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Flamingo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8#
Cowboy staying busy and making it hard for The Flamingo to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.
The Flamingo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The Flamingo not allowing Cowboy to control his hands.
Cowboy tries to escape but The Flamingo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
The Flamingo keeps control of the position easily here as Cowboy tries to buck him off.
Cowboy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cowboy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Flamingo.
Cowboy trying to control the action but The Flamingo just sinks the hooks in.
The Flamingo controls the action.#T10##SUB2#
The Flamingo is persistently looking for the submission but Cowboy is defending it well.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The Flamingo controls the position.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cowboy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but The Flamingo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cowboy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. The Flamingo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo The Flamingo!
Domingo The Flamingo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 28 wins and 38 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Everett clinches with his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mack has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Mack pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack is trying to control the position but Everett postures up.
Everett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Everett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (0) vs (4) Mack
Everett's coaches at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Mack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Mack tries to advance to mount but Everett denies him. #SUB2#
Mack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Everett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mack trying to control the position but Everett is working away. #SUB2#
Mack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Everett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Everett is looking to reverse the position.
Mack trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Mack passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Everett! Score +2 for reaching mount: Everett (0) vs (6) Mack#T3##SUB2#
Mack moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Everett has worked his arm free - good work by Everett!
Mack wants to control but Everett 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.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
Everett gets back to half guard.
Mack passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (9) Mack
Everett is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Everett is defending well. #T4#
Everett tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Everett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mack working away.
Mack taking a breather here.
Everett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Everett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Mack staying calm.#SUB2#
Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Everett is defending well.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Everett won't allow Mack to pass to mount.
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
Mack prevents Everett from improving his position.
Mack is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Everett wants to control but Mack is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Everett wants to control but Mack is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Everett tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Everett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett looking for a sweep. Not yet Everett, not yet.
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Everett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Everett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Everett manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Everett's guard.
Mack 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. #T9#
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Everett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mack wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett pulls Mack in close to prevent any damage.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Everett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.
Everett is trying to keep Mack in close.
#T11#
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Mack postures up.
#SUB#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Everett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Everett's legs - danger averted.
Mack trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T12#
Mack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Everett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Everett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Everett has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (9) Mack
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Everett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Mack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (11) Mack
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (4) vs (11) Mack
Everett wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack wins on points by 11 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 51 wins and 24 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 37 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Pawn
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pawn is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pawn is in trouble now - Hole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Pawn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Pawn tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Pawn is having none of it.
Hole avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Pawn can't escape the position.
Hole controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pawn is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
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.
Pawn can't escape the position.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Hole working for a guillotine from mount but Pawn is in no mood to give up.
Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Pawn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawn wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Hole continues to hold on tight.
Pawn tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Pawn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Pawn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pawn is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Hole working for a submission but Pawn is keeping him at bay.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hole is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pawn is surviving well by controlling Hole's body position as best he can.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
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.#T7#
Pawn wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Pawn defends it well. #T8#
Hole content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Hole looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pawn wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Pawn wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Pawn is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Pawn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Pawn is having none of it.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T10#
Pawn is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling from mount. #T11#
Pawn is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Hole.#SUB#
Hole wants to finish this one by submission but Pawn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hole.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pawn tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
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.
Pawn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pawn for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Hole avoids the attempt from Pawn to control.
Hole looking to control and managing it 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.#T14#
Pawn can't escape the position.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Pawn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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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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 29 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 24 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch.
Shart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
Shart passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shart is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Shart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Shart
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Shart avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shart controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Shart avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
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 is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Shart wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shart.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Shart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garcia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia trying to control here.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia tries to roll over but Shart keeps him under control.
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shart is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shart postures up.
Shart stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Shart 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.#T4#
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia is trying to keep Shart in close.
Shart controlling from the top position.
Garcia controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Shart pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been informed that Shart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia looking to control.
Shart passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart is controlling the pace.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shart is working away from the top position though.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shart is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia is staying active underneath Shart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shart is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Garcia trying to control but Shart postures up.
#SUB2#
Shart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Garcia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shart has cracked it and Garcia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart 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 43 wins and 23 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught flat footed, as Fontaine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass. #SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fontaine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fontaine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (5) Fontaine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine works to advance to full mount. Strdoza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (0) vs (7) Fontaine
Fontaine controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza is squirming around, avoiding Fontaine's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Strdoza is trying to escape the mount.
Strdoza tries to control Fontaine's body but Fontaine pushes him off. Strdoza squirms to his side and now Fontaine has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (0) vs (10) Fontaine#SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strdoza knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strdoza for a finish.
Strdoza rolls, trying to escape but Fontaine keeps control of the position.
Strdoza turns into Fontaine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (10) Fontaine#T2#
Fontaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fontaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontaine, not yet.
Strdoza is fighting to break Fontaine's control of his arms but Fontaine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strdoza looking to sit in guard and control but Fontaine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (12) Fontaine
Fontaine forces his way into half guard.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control.#T3#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strdoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fontaine moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Strdoza. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (2) vs (15) Fontaine
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Fontaine working away.
Strdoza tries to bench press Fontaine off him but Fontaine keeps the position. #T4#
Strdoza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fontaine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strdoza (6) vs (15) Fontaine
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fontaine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fontaine for a finish.
Fontaine turns into Strdoza and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (6) vs (17) Fontaine
Strdoza wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Strdoza has his foot on Fontaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontaine works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strdoza has an active guard here but Fontaine has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fontaine pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine trying to mount his opponent but Strdoza defends it.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Fontaine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strdoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fontaine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fontaine is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Fontaine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strdoza wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Strdoza won't allow Fontaine to pass to mount.
Fontaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Fontaine is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontaine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strdoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fontaine is pressing down on Strdoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strdoza is holding on for now.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fontaine's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (8) vs (17) Fontaine
Fontaine controls Strdoza momentarily but Strdoza frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Strdoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fontaine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strdoza has Fontaine in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (8) vs (19) Fontaine#T9#
Fontaine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strdoza 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: Strdoza (10) vs (19) Fontaine
Fontaine trying to control but Strdoza postures up.
#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying for a kimura here. Fontaine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Strdoza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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 26 wins and 30 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hughes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hanma to the ground. Hughes is now in Hanma's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Hughes#SUB#
Hanma looking for subs off his back but Hughes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Hanma tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanma trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
#T1#
Hanma is trying to control but Hughes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) Hughes
Hanma tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanma tries to reverse the position but Hughes maintains control.
Hughes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (0) vs (8) Hughes
Hughes tries to keep control of the position but Hanma is staying busy.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanma wants to control his opponent's hands but Hughes gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Hanma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hughes's arms.
Hanma tries to escape the position.
Hanma trying to control the action but Hughes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Hughes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hanma turns into Hughes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (8) Hughes
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes is trying to hold Hanma in close to prevent damage but Hanma has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Hanma stalling away here and it's allowed Hughes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (8) Hughes#SUB#
Hanma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes prevents Hanma from moving into mount. #T6#
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanma's best efforts.
Hanma controlling the action here.
Hanma prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hanma is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard. #T7#
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hanma is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hanma is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hanma is really struggling to control Hughes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (5) vs (10) Hughes#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hanma controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up. #T9#
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanma has his feet on Hughes's thighs here. He's pushed Hughes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hughes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma retains his super heavyweight title!
Baki Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 113 wins and 46 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 54 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snowstrinski scores with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snowstrinski won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T1#
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snowstrinski is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Snowstrinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dalton is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.#T2#
Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
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 controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Snowstrinski's back. He's all about the action.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Dalton 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.#T3#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.#T4#
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 prevents Dalton from improving his position.
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.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snowstrinski won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton pulls Snowstrinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowstrinski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snowstrinski postures up.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Snowstrinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dalton tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.#T7#
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski controlling from the top position.
Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving. #T8#
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Snowstrinski
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski won't allow it.
Dalton is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dalton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well. #T9#
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Snowstrinski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Snowstrinski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (7) Snowstrinski#T10#
Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski is still trying to improve position.
Dalton pulls Snowstrinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowstrinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowstrinski is one step ahead there.
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snowstrinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (7) Snowstrinski
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Dalton is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (11) Snowstrinski
Dalton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Dalton controlling the position for now.
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 controlling the pace.
Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position.
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. #T13#
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Dalton keeping control of the position.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (11) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snowstrinski wins on points by 11 to 6.
Olaf Snowstrinski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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