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GFY 86 - Liar or giant dork 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 88 wins and 117 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 31 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hestler as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pancake enables Hestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pancake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Pancake working for submissions but it's allowed Hestler to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Pancake wants to control the action here but instead Hestler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hestler prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Hestler content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Hestler is continuing to stall.
Pancake is trying to reverse the position but instead Hestler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (8) Hestler
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
Pancake is trying to break free.
#T3#
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
#T4#
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Hestler keeps control of the position.
Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hestler controlling the positon.
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.#T5#
Let's hope that Hestler 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.#T6#
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
Pancake trying to control the action but Hestler just sinks the hooks in.
Hestler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Hestler has good solid back control here.
Hestler not allowing Pancake to control his hands.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Hestler controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Pancake tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
#T9#
Pancake wants to escape the position.
Hestler biding his time, looking for the opening.
More stalling from Hestler.#T10#
Pancake is really stuck here.
Hestler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Pancake tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.
Pancake wants to escape the position.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Pancake can't escape the position.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.
Pancake just trying to survive but Hestler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hestler 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.
#T13##T14#
Hestler has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 8 to 0.
Red Hestler made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 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 4 wins and 15 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardener looking for a takedown.
Gardener is trying to pull guard but Wiener has him pressed against the ropes.
Gardener is trying to pull guard but Wiener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardener changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiener fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Wiener moves into the clinch.
Gardener jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiener walks away with a smile on his face. Gardener gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gardener gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wiener jumps into guard, dragging Gardener to the mat.
#SUB2#
Wiener is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Wiener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wiener has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardener stands and throws Wiener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (3) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener 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 Wiener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wiener is looking to regain half guard here but Gardener keeps moving and retains side control.
Wiener prevents Gardener from improving position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Wiener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener tries to advance to mount but Wiener denies him.
Wiener is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Gardener wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Gardener taking a breather here.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Wiener is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wiener trying to remain calm as Gardener controls from the top position.
Wiener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiener regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (6) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Wiener wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.#T5#
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiener is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Wiener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Wiener tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.#T6#
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wiener is trying to escape the mount.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Wiener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gardener tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Gardener controlling from mount. #T8#
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.#T9#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Wiener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener is really struggling to control Wiener but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wiener wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Wiener has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gardener's lack of action.
Wiener trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener 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.
Wiener is looking to improve his position.
Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gardener is keen to just control but Wiener is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wiener actively working from the bottom here.
Gardener is keen to just control but Wiener is a slippery customer.
Gardener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wiener won't allow Gardener to pass to mount.
Wiener trying to control here.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Wiener is working away. #T12#
Gardener content to control rather than advance.
Wiener is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard.
Gardener not doing much here.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Wiener is working away.
Gardener passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (9) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Wiener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Wiener is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Wiener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Wiener slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (12) vs (0) Wiener
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Kael Gardener 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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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 18 wins and 38 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pawn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Abner jumps guard but Pawn stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pawn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abner fails to pull guard.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Abner.
Abner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pawn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Abner has Pawn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abner fails to pull guard.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn is pressed up against the ropes. Abner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pawn down to the mat. Pawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Pawn clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Pawn is looking for a takedown.
Abner fails to pull guard.
Abner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pawn smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Pawn moves into the clinch successfully.
Abner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pawn to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Pawn jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pawn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pawn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pawn goes for a takedown attempt but Abner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Abner rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Abner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pawn walks away with a smile on his face. Abner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Pawn closes the distance and pushes Abner back into the ropes.
Abner tries to pull guard but Pawn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pawn has him pressed against the ropes.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawn jumps guard but Abner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pawn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Abner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pawn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abner is defending well.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Pawn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abner just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pawn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abner after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Abner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pawn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pawn stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
#TD2#
Abner pulls Pawn into guard.
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawn trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawn (0) vs (2) Abner
Pawn wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pawn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abner pushes down on Pawn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a 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.
Pawn trying to control here.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abner controlling the pace.
Pawn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Pawn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Pawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner won't allow Pawn to sweep him here. #T7#
Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (0) vs (5) Abner
Abner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pawn is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Abner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pawn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pawn's legs.
Abner is still trying to improve position.
Pawn can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Abner staying calm.
Abner tries to move to mount but Pawn blocks the move with his legs.
Pawn manages to get back to half guard.
Pawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.#T10#
Abner controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura but Pawn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abner to get the leverage.
Pawn trying to control here.
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abner is taking a breather. Pawn 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.#T11#
Abner tries to pass to full mount but Pawn defends it.
Pawn is trying to maintain the position but Abner is very close to passing his half guard.
Abner controlling the action here.
Pawn wants to control but Abner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abner content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Abner seems to be working for a kimura but Pawn defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Pawn is trying to maintain the position but Abner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pawn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
Pawn wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pawn trying to control from the bottom.
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawn! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (0) vs (8) Abner
Abner controlling from the full mount.
Pawn can't escape the position.
Abner content just to control the position here. #T14#
Pawn is trying desperately to improve position.
Abner controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Abner 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.
Pawn is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abner working for a submission but Pawn is keeping him at bay.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 8 to 0.
Uncle Abner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 12 wins and 16 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mack.
Mack dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Mack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garcia jumps guard.
Garcia has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T1#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia controlling Mack's posture.
Garcia is continuing to stall.
Garcia controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mack won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T3#
Mack postures up.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia has his hands on Mack's head, controlling the position.
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 control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Garcia is trying to keep Mack in close.
#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack looking to control.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia is fighting to break Mack's control of his arms but Mack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Mack being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mack.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Mack 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.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia is pulling down on Mack's head to control his posture. #T8#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Garcia is trying to keep Mack in close.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Mack wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Mack stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position. #T9#
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (4) Garcia
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (4) Garcia
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T10#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Garcia controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia seems keen to control Mack's posture.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Mack wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Well,Mack is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Garcia has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. #T13#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack postures up.
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack postures up.
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mack trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Mack postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mack won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mack gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mack takes the fight on points by 5 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 14 wins and 54 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fontaine clinches with his opponent.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Fontaine manages to get underhooks.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraag jumps guard but Fontaine stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fontaine prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Fontaine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Fontaine instigates a clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fontaine just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Kraag is trying to trip Fontaine. He has hold of a leg but Fontaine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kraag persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kraag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (2) Fontaine#SUB2#
Fontaine drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Fontaine off! Fontaine jumps back into Kraag's guard. #SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fontaine is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Fontaine content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kraag is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fontaine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fontaine has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine pushing down on Kraag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fontaine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (2) vs (5) Fontaine
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Kraag 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.
Kraag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fontaine easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (2) vs (7) Fontaine
Fontaine controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Fontaine has hold of Kraag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kraag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Kraag has left one of his arms exposed and Fontaine doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kraag screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trip Fontaine made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his 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 26 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 39 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The Flamingo rushes Everett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Everett jumps guard and drags The Flamingo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
The Flamingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everett dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (0) vs (2) Everett
Everett trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo has Everett pulled in close to control his posture.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
The Flamingo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Flamingo looking for a sweep. Not yet The Flamingo, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Flamingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #SUB#
The Flamingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping the position.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Everett 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.
Everett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The Flamingo is trying to keep Everett in close.
#SUB#
The Flamingo looking for a guillotine here but Everett defends easily.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Everett wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
Everett preventing the sweep.
Everett postures up.
#SUB2#
Everett 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.
The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
Everett passes into half guard.
The Flamingo is not content to let Everett control the position.
The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB2#
Everett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Flamingo sees it coming and defends easily.
The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
The Flamingo actively working from the bottom here.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Everett is stalling here. The Flamingo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Everett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Flamingo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: The Flamingo (4) vs (2) Everett#T7#
Everett is trying to control The Flamingo's posture but The Flamingo avoids it.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Flamingo swings around for an armbar but Everett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (4) vs (4) Everett
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Everett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Flamingo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (6) vs (4) Everett#T8#
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
The Flamingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Everett wants to sweep but no luck.
Everett keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Flamingo stopping the sweep attempt from Everett.#T9#
Everett has control of The Flamingo's left arm, preventing The Flamingo from doing any damage.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flamingo is one step ahead there.
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flamingo is one step ahead there. #T10#
The Flamingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The Flamingo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Everett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Flamingo has Everett in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (6) vs (6) Everett
The Flamingo looking to control.
#T11#
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
Everett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Everett preventing the sweep.
Everett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #T12#
Everett wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo is trying to keep Everett in close.
The Flamingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
The Flamingo has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.
The Flamingo trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Flamingo (8) vs (6) Everett
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
The Flamingo trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 50 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (4) vs (0) Cowboy
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Cowboy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowboy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cowboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Cowboy reaches up around Hughes's neck trying to control. But Hughes takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Cowboy! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Cowboy is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Hughes celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sirus Hughes! |
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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 44 wins and 23 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 24 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
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.
Strdoza tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hole or perhaps it was just good defense by Strdoza, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Hole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strdoza (0) vs (4) Hole
Hole wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Hole 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 Strdoza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hole trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hole trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Hole controlling from side mount.
Hole working away.
Hole wants to control but Strdoza 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.
Strdoza tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Hole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Strdoza! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (0) vs (6) Hole#T2#
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely.
Hole controlling from mount.
Strdoza tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strdoza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hole controlling the action here.
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.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (9) Hole#T3#
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strdoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strdoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Hole is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (12) Hole#T4#
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strdoza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strdoza is working hard here to advance position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole is continuing to stall.#T6#
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strdoza is looking to escape.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely.
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Strdoza is keeping him at bay.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it. #T8#
Strdoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Hole tries to control but Strdoza wriggling away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Strdoza is working to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hole trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strdoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strdoza is looking to escape.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Strdoza regains half guard.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strdoza trying to control but Hole postures up.
Well,Strdoza is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hole is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it. #T13#
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strdoza trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole stalling.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well.
Strdoza won't allow Hole to pass to mount.
Hole prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole controlling the action here.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 12 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Hole waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 27 wins and 30 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 54 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snowstrinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Hanma 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.
Snowstrinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanma is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma trying to control here.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Hanma trying to control here.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Hanma 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.#T4#
Snowstrinski 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 wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Snowstrinski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma is positioning himself well to prevent Snowstrinski advancing to mount. #T7#
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski 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 is controlling Snowstrinski's trapped leg to prevent Snowstrinski from advancing to side control.
Snowstrinski 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. #SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snowstrinski pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
Snowstrinski prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Snowstrinski 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 is trying to control but can't.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Snowstrinski is controlling the pace.
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it. #T10#
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Hanma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here. #T11##SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Snowstrinski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well,Hanma is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Snowstrinski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanma tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski 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. #T13#
Snowstrinski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanma trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Hanma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hanma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Snowstrinski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Snowstrinski showing good submission defense here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the hands but Hanma breaks the grip. #T14#
Snowstrinski tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Snowstrinski staying busy and making it hard for Hanma to control. #SUB#
Snowstrinski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hanma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hanma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Baki Hanma retains his super heavyweight title!
Baki Hanma 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.
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pancakes!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 47 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 24 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dalton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Shart
Shart keeping hold of Dalton's head, controlling as best he can.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is taking a breather. Shart 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.#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton trying to advance position but Shart counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Shart wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Shart is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton 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.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Shart trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Shart has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Shart
Shart tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Dalton controls the position.
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dalton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (5) vs (4) Shart
Dalton trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Shart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dalton is defending well though. Shart let's go of the attempt for now.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Shart breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Shart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shart working for the choke. #T3#
I really don't envy Dalton right now.
A lull in the action here.
Shart gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton tries to escape but Shart has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton just trying to survive but Shart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton staying busy and making it hard for Shart to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Shart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dalton is really stuck here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton breaks Shart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (4) Shart
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
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.
Shart controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. #SUB2#
Shart has his feet on Dalton's thighs here. He's pushed Dalton 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! Dalton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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