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GFY 87 - Poop sticker 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 1 wins and 7 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 31 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cowboy tries to clinch up but Hestler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hestler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cowboy.#CL2#
Hestler closes the distance and pushes Cowboy back into the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to pull guard but Hestler turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hestler gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cowboy (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cowboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hestler controlling the action here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler wants to take a breather but Cowboy is having none of it. #T1#
Cowboy is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position.
Hestler controlling the action here.
Hestler wants to free his trapped foot but Cowboy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Cowboy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hestler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (0) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy.
Hestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cowboy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Hestler trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hestler staying calm.
Cowboy struggling a bit here.#T4#
Hestler slows the pace down.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hestler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (0) vs (8) Hestler
Cowboy is not content to let Hestler control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Cowboy keeps Hestler under control for a moment.
Hestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Cowboy is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Hestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cowboy tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position. #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.
Hestler trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom.
Hestler just content to control the position.
Hestler wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy. #T7#
The referee asks Hestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
Cowboy tries to buck Hestler off but Hestler is having none of it.
Cowboy is letting Hestler control him for a moment. #T8#
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 wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy.
Cowboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cowboy tries to get out of the position.
Cowboy tries to improve position but can't.
Hestler slows the pace down. #T9#
Cowboy is not content to let Hestler control the position.
Cowboy is trying to improve his position.
Cowboy is trying to control Hestler's posture but Hestler avoids it.
Hestler controlling the position from side mount.
Hestler trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom. #T10#
Cowboy can't do much from the bottom here.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Cowboy is not content to let Hestler control the position.
Cowboy tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position.
Hestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Cowboy tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position. #T12#
Cowboy being controlled for a moment.
Cowboy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hestler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Cowboy is looking to reverse the position.
Hestler trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom. #T14#
Hestler controlling the position from side mount.
Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hestler working away.
The referee asks Hestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Red Hestler 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 39 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pawn clinches up with Abner and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Pawn has picked Abner up - he's going for a ride! Pawn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (0) Abner
Abner is looking for a sweep. Pawn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pawn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Pawn seems to be working for a kimura but Abner defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Pawn trying to control the action but Abner is working 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.
Abner tries to roll over but Pawn keeps him under control.
Abner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abner controlling Pawn's posture.
Pawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pawn defends it easily.#T2#
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pawn defends well.
Abner has Pawn pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Abner has his foot on Pawn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pawn works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Abner pulls Pawn in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Abner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawn is aware though and is defending well.
Abner trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Abner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawn is aware though and is defending well.
Pawn wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.#SUB2#
Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawn looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abner trying to control the position here.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (2) Abner
Pawn trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
Abner postures up.
#T6#
Pawn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Abner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pawn trying to keep a closed guard but Abner is proving a slippery customer.
Abner pushing down on Pawn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the 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.
Pawn tries to get to full guard but Abner has control of the leg. #T7#
Pawn wants to control but Abner is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.#SUB2#
Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Abner stalling.
Pawn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Pawn is looking to improve his position.
Pawn trying to control here.
Abner controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawn is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Pawn trying to control from the bottom.
#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. #SUB2#
Abner seems to be working for a kimura but Pawn defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Abner is looking to advance position but Pawn won't allow it.
Abner controlling the action here.
Pawn trying to hold on to Abner's head to control him but Abner postures up.
Abner slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Abner uses his free foot to push down on Pawn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pawn. Score +3 for passing guard: Pawn (2) vs (5) Abner
Abner controlling his opponent.
Pawn wants to control but Abner is having none of it.
Abner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13##SUB2#
Abner looking to secure an arm triangle but Pawn defends it well. #SUB2#
Abner goes for an armbar but Pawn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pawn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawn (4) vs (5) Abner
Abner is trying to control the position but Pawn postures up.
Abner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawn won't allow Abner to sweep him here. #T14#
Pawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Abner is controlling Pawn's posture.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abner 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: Pawn (4) vs (7) Abner
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 7 to 4.
Uncle Abner made sure to mention his sponsor, Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 118 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Pancake turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T1#
Pancake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Garcia pulls Pancake in to control the position. #T2#
Garcia continues to stall.
Pancake won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pancake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Pancake
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Garcia pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pancake tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia is taking a breather. Pancake 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#
Pancake trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Garcia moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Pancake
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Pancake to control.
Garcia controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Garcia works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (2) Pancake
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (2) Pancake
Garcia just content to control the position.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (15) vs (2) Pancake#T7#
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Pancake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (18) vs (2) Pancake
Garcia controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.#T8#
Pancake trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.#T10#
Pancake is trying to break free.
Good control from Garcia.
Further stalling from Garcia.#T11#
More hug and hope from Garcia.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Garcia is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Pancake is trying to break free.
Garcia controlling from the back.
Garcia has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
#T14#
Pancake is trying to break free.
Pancake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 35 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 40 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Wiener clinches up with Everett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Everett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Everett tries to pull guard but Wiener holds him up against the ropes and eventually Everett drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Everett successfully pulls guard.
Wiener trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiener wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett is controlling Wiener's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett wants to sweep here but Wiener controlling him for the moment.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Wiener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB#
Wiener drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wiener (0) vs (4) Everett
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiener can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Everett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Wiener is trying to improve his position.
Wiener is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Everett is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wiener (0) vs (6) Everett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Everett avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.
Everett content just to control the position here.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
Wiener tries to hold on but Everett postures up.#SUB2#
Everett 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 Everett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Everett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Wiener is not content to let Everett control the position.
Wiener gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Everett is pressing down on Wiener's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wiener is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiener doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Everett. #T5#
Everett prevents Wiener from improving his position.#SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wiener wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
Wiener holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Wiener wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wiener actively working from the bottom here.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Wiener is working away. #SUB2#
Everett seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg.
Wiener trying to control from the bottom.
Wiener is not content to let Everett control the position.#T7#
Wiener trying to control from the bottom.
Wiener wants to sweep but Everett has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (9) Everett
Everett wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Everett is working to tighten his grip on Wiener's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wiener has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Everett is really squeezing tight and eventually Wiener passes out! Everett breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filmore Everett!
Filmore Everett gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 55 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but The Flamingo moves out of range. #CL2#
The Flamingo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
The Flamingo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Flamingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kraag got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Flamingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraag has managed to get both his arms back between The Flamingo's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Flamingo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kraag looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kraag content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because The Flamingo has locked up a guillotine! The Flamingo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kraag is holding on here and The Flamingo must be using up a lot of energy. Kraag has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! The Flamingo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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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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 5 wins and 15 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener drives through and clinches with Fontaine against the ropes.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardener is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fontaine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gardener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fontaine uses from the top position.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Fontaine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controlling the position.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Gardener is trying to hold Fontaine in close to prevent damage but Fontaine has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gardener is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontaine uses his free foot to push down on Gardener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardener. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (3) Fontaine
Gardener is just holding on here. Fontaine manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gardener (0) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener trying to control the hands but Fontaine won't let him. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fontaine controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Gardener showing good submission defense here.
Gardener tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fontaine trying to control momentarily.
Gardener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the choke from the back.
Gardener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gardener knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gardener for a finish.
Gardener turns into Fontaine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (6) Fontaine
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass. #T4#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself. #SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine is trying to keep Gardener in close.
Gardener sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Fontaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontaine, not yet.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardener 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: Gardener (2) vs (8) Fontaine
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
#T7#
Fontaine controlling from the top position.
It looks like Fontaine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gardener wants to control the position but Fontaine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener is controlling Fontaine's trapped leg to prevent Fontaine from advancing to side control.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Gardener is trying is best to control the position here.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Fontaine not doing much here.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy and won't allow 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.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardener is just riding it out for now. Fontaine eventually gives up the hold.
Fontaine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardener tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fontaine has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (11) Fontaine
Fontaine wants to take Gardener's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gardener sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fontaine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gardener tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control.
Gardener is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fontaine prevents Gardener from improving his position.#T10#
Fontaine works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (14) Fontaine
Gardener wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
Fontaine wants to control the pace but Gardener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener tries to lock up and control but Fontaine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fontaine controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fontaine wants to finish this one by submission but Gardener is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fontaine.
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Fontaine not doing much here.
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura here.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Fontaine wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gardener trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
#T13#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener has his hands clasped together around Fontaine's back. He's all about the action.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine postures up.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but Fontaine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (17) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to control but Gardener wriggling away. #T14#
Fontaine wants to take Gardener's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Fontaine wants to finish this one by submission but Gardener is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fontaine.
Gardener is desperately trying to improve his position but Fontaine has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
Fontaine controlling from mount.
Gardener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (4) vs (17) Fontaine
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine wins on points by 17 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trip Fontaine waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community '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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 48 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dalton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mack to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Dalton
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is controlling Mack's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton 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 wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mack is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Dalton has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mack won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton controlling the position.
Mack won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
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.
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Mack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton looking to control.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Mack stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Dalton seems keen to control Mack's posture.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Mack postures up.
Dalton pulls Mack in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mack manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (2) Dalton
Mack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton has his hands on Mack's head, controlling the position.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving. #T6#
Dalton trying to control the position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mack 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.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7##SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton controlling Mack's posture.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton is trying to keep Mack in close.
#T8#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mack controlling from the top position.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Dalton has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Dalton is pulling down on Mack's head. It's preventing any offense from Mack, at least for the moment.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mack manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Dalton postures up.
Dalton 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: Mack (6) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack is stalling in the full guard.
Mack postures up.
#T12#
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton pulls Mack in close to his closed guard and prevents Mack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton pulls Mack in to control the position.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Mack trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton is trying to keep Mack in close.
#T14#
Dalton controlling Mack's posture.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (6) vs (6) Dalton#SUB#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 7 to 6. |
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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 28 wins and 30 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanma smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Hanma drags the fight down to the ground.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Strdoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Strdoza defends it easily.
#SUB#
Strdoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Strdoza content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hanma has locked up a guillotine! Hanma's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Strdoza is holding on here and Hanma must be using up a lot of energy. Strdoza has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hanma gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baki Hanma!
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. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 55 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 24 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hole showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole postures up.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hole is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Hole trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working 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.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Hole wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snowstrinski is pulling down on Hole's head. It's preventing any offense from Hole, at least for the moment.#T4#
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snowstrinski won't allow Hole to pass to mount.
Hole trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
#T7#
Hole wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski is controlling Hole's posture.#T8#
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.#T9#
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Hole stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hole postures up.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snowstrinski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Hole is just content to waste time from the top position. Snowstrinski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. #T12#
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski pulls Hole in close to prevent any damage.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Hole keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hole
Snowstrinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Snowstrinski is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hole gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hole wins on points by 3 to 2.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Olaf Snowstrinski had this to say: '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 75 wins and 24 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shart has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shart has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
#SUB#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.#T1#
Shart pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Shart controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself. #SUB#
Shart working for submissions but it's allowed Hughes to get to half guard.
Shart'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.
Hughes prevents Shart from improving his position.
Hughes is pressing down on Shart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shart is holding on for now. #T2#
Shart tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shart is looking to improve his position.
Shart controlling the position for now.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shart looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hughes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (5) Hughes
Shart struggling a bit here.
Shart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side 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.#T3#
Hughes taking a breather here.
Hughes trying to control the position but Shart is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shart is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart is holding Hughes down, trying to stall.#T4#
Shart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hughes's best efforts.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Shart is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Shart wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shart is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Shart is defending well.
Hughes prevents Shart from improving his position.#T6#
Shart wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shart is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (5) Hughes#T7#
Hughes is trying to keep Shart in close.
#SUB#
Shart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shart showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shart is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Hughes won't allow Shart to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Shart prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes won't allow Shart to pass to mount.
Shart wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shart is working away from the top position though.
Shart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shart is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
#T10#
Shart is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Shart content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Shart stalling. #SUB#
Shart seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Hughes is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Shart.
Shart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Hughes trying to hold on to Shart's head to control him but Shart postures up.
Hughes has a hand on Shart's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shart takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (5) Hughes
Shart wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hughes tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hughes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hughes shrugs it off.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (5) vs (7) Hughes
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 7 to 5.
Rumsfeld Shart spoke after the fight, saying 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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