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GFY 90 - Rim's cargo 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 121 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake looking to control but Williams passes into half guard.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Williams 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.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (5) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pancake has got his arm under Williams's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Williams has spun round into Pancake's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (7) vs (4) Pancake
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Pancake wants to control the position but Williams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (10) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (13) vs (4) Pancake#T3##SUB#
Williams looking to break Pancake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pancake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williams will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Williams is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Williams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Pancake is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Williams looking for the RNC.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Williams avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off.
Pancake is really stuck here.
#T6#
Pancake looking very determined here, making life difficult for Williams.
Williams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Williams is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Williams avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Williams has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Williams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Williams gets his hands free.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Pancake keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Williams keeps control of the position as Pancake tries to break free.
#T9#
Williams controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Williams has got one arm under Pancake's chin. This could be trouble... Pancake trying to control the other hand but Williams gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pancake has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
After the big win, Jack Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cowboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cowboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shimada.
#TD#
Shimada works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shimada has picked Cowboy up and slammed him! Cowboy can't keep hold of the triangle and Shimada manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (5) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB#
Shimada tries for a kimura but Cowboy is defending well. #SUB#
Shimada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cowboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Shimada wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy.
Cowboy is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Shimada trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom.
Cowboy is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cowboy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cowboy tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.#SUB#
Cowboy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Shimada has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cowboy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cowboy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Shimada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuki Shimada! |
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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 15 wins and 17 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt.
Mack closes the distance and clinches up with Abner, looking for a takedown. Mack pushes Abner against the ropes but Abner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abner on his heels. He'll look to pass Abner's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Abner
Mack wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Mack 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 avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abner wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mack trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mack has Abner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (2) Abner#T2##SUB#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Mack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Mack working a defensive guard here.
Abner 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.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Mack has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Abner is pushing down on Mack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mack is fighting to maintain full guard but Abner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abner 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 (4) vs (2) Abner
Abner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mack wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T5#
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage. #T6#
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Abner is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Mack trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner trying to control the position.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (4) Abner
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abner is one step ahead there. #T8#
Abner pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mack (8) vs (4) Abner
Abner breaks Mack's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (8) vs (6) Abner
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner 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 (10) vs (6) Abner
Abner keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #T9#
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner 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 (10) vs (8) Abner
Abner trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abner trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abner wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T11##SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abner wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T12#
Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack looking to control.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #T13#
Abner trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Abner wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Abner passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mack gets back to full guard.
Abner wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T14#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abner sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mack doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Abner paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mack - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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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 31 wins and 33 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Everett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Everett trying to control the position.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (0) Everett
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Everett's legs.
Everett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Everett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (3) vs (4) Everett
Garcia breaks Everett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (5) vs (4) Everett
Everett wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Garcia is now in half guard.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Everett won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Everett wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Everett is having none of it.
Everett wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Everett wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (4) Everett
Garcia trying to control but Everett is having none of it.
Everett is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Everett wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Everett is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Everett is having none of it.
Garcia content just to control the position here. #T4#
Garcia tries to control but Everett wriggling away.
Everett is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Everett tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Everett is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Everett is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Garcia wants to control the pace but Everett is squirming around nicely.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Everett to control.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is trying to control here but Everett has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (11) vs (4) Everett
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Everett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Garcia wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
Everett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Garcia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (13) vs (4) Everett
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Everett is holding on tight.
Everett regains half guard.#SUB2#
Everett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is thwarting Everett's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Garcia trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Everett won't allow it.
Everett gets back to full guard.
Everett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Everett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8##SUB2#
Everett has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.#T9#
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Garcia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Everett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (13) vs (6) Everett
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Everett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia has control of Everett's left arm, preventing Everett from doing any damage. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
Everett looking to pass the guard.
Everett being controlled here momentarily.
Everett trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia controlling Everett's posture. #T12#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is trying to keep Everett in close.
Garcia working a defensive guard but Everett manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (9) Everett
Everett tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Everett is working away from the top position though.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia won't allow Everett to pass to mount.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Everett is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Everett seems content to control.
Everett prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T14#
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Everett trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 13 to 9. |
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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 42 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Pawn moves into the clinch.
Fontaine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pawn smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Fontaine clinches. #TD#
Pawn jumps guard.
Pawn looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pawn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontaine stays in close to Pawn's body and controls the position. #T1#
Pawn wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontaine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
Pawn wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Pawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawn controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Fontaine is pushing down on Pawn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pawn is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Fontaine controlling the action here.
Pawn trying to control from the bottom.
Fontaine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fontaine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fontaine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pawn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fontaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 57 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 36 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Snowstrinski feints and as Wiener raises his hands in defense, Snowstrinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Wiener
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.
Wiener working a defensive guard here.
Snowstrinski controlling from the top position.
Snowstrinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wiener for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Wiener is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wiener is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski'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.#T1#
Further stalling from Snowstrinski.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Wiener has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Snowstrinski 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.
Wiener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snowstrinski continues to stall.
Wiener controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Wiener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Wiener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Wiener
Snowstrinski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (7) vs (0) Wiener
Snowstrinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Wiener prevents Snowstrinski from taking his back.
Wiener wants to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Snowstrinski fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Snowstrinski controlling from mount.
Wiener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Snowstrinski is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Snowstrinski tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Snowstrinski controlling from the full mount.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wiener stops Snowstrinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Wiener wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski controlling from mount.
Wiener prevents Snowstrinski from taking his back.
Snowstrinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wiener working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Snowstrinski controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Snowstrinski.
Wiener is working to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (10) vs (0) Wiener
Wiener is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Wiener tries to roll but Snowstrinski sticks to his back.
Snowstrinski biding his time, controlling Wiener.
Snowstrinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Wiener is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Snowstrinski gets his way!
Wiener is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski avoiding Wiener 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Snowstrinski controlling the positon.#T8#
Snowstrinski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wiener is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snowstrinski not allowing Wiener to control his hands.
Snowstrinski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wiener's body.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Wiener is keeping busy.
Wiener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wiener is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Snowstrinski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Snowstrinski has good solid back control here.
Snowstrinski not allowing Wiener to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snowstrinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wiener tries to escape but Snowstrinski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wiener trying to control the position but Snowstrinski manages to sink in the hooks.
Snowstrinski biding his time, controlling Wiener.
Wiener wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Snowstrinski controlling the position well here. Wiener rolled but Snowstrinski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Wiener is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for the choke but no joy.
Snowstrinski 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.
#T11#
Snowstrinski continues to hold on tight.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Wiener is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeps control of the position as Wiener tries to break free.
#T12#
Snowstrinski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wiener tries to escape the position.
Wiener trying to control the hands but Snowstrinski won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snowstrinski tries to keep control of the position but Wiener is staying busy.
Snowstrinski has the hooks in. Wiener is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
I would not like to be Wiener right now.
Wiener is trying to break free.
Snowstrinski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wiener's body.
Wiener is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Wiener is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Snowstrinski controlling well, preventing Wiener from escaping the position.
Wiener is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snowstrinski trying to control.
What can Wiener do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener is really stuck here.
Snowstrinski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snowstrinski takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A pretty intense looking Olaf Snowstrinski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 32 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lilo Fan shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.#CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Lilo Fan.#TD2#
Lilo Fan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Hanma is pressing down on Lilo Fan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Lilo Fan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilo Fan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.
Lilo Fan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lilo Fan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Hanma trying to move into half guard but instead Lilo Fan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Hanma is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan 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.#T1##SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lilo Fan defends it easily.
Lilo Fan won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #T2#
Hanma seems keen to control Lilo Fan's posture.
Hanma continues to stall.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilo Fan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Lilo Fan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lilo Fan has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Lilo Fan defends it easily.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hanma has control of Lilo Fan's left arm, preventing Lilo Fan from doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control the position.
Lilo Fan 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.
Lilo Fan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lilo Fan is fighting to break Hanma's control of his arms but Hanma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma is really struggling to control Lilo Fan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lilo Fan passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lilo Fan pulls his head out easily.
Lilo Fan is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanma.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lilo Fan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (4) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lilo Fan, not yet.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Lilo Fan keeps moving. #T6#
Hanma is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma passes into half guard.
Well, if Hanma 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.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Lilo Fan is defending well.
#T7#
Hanma is taking a breather. Lilo Fan 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.
Lilo Fan wants to improve his position but Hanma is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lilo Fan trying to control from the bottom.
Lilo Fan gets back to full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilo Fan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
More hug and hope from Hanma.
Lilo Fan keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lilo Fan wants to hit a sweep here but Hanma passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lilo Fan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (7) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Hanma looking to control but Lilo Fan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lilo Fan working to try and regain half guard.
Hanma controlling from mount. #T9#
Lilo Fan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Hanma looking to secure an arm triangle but Lilo Fan defends it well.
Lilo Fan tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lilo Fan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanma controlling his opponent.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lilo Fan is looking to escape.
Lilo Fan can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lilo Fan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away. #SUB#
Hanma goes for an armbar but Lilo Fan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lilo Fan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (7) vs (6) Lilo Fan
Hanma controls Lilo Fan momentarily but Lilo Fan frees himself. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Hanma pulls Lilo Fan in close to his closed guard and prevents Lilo Fan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hanma looking for a triangle here. Lilo Fan is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lilo Fan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 6 wins and 17 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 25 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Gardener pulls guard successfully.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #T1#
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Hole#SUB2#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Hole is trying to keep Gardener in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hole 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.
Hole 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.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.#T3#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener pushing down on Hole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but Hole defending well.
Gardener is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Hole is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Gardener controlling from the top position.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to control.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Hole#T7#
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (5) Hole
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
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.#SUB2#
Hole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gardener tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Hole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener is letting Hole control him for a moment. #T10#
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T11#
Hole taking a breather here.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardener has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Hole happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole trying to control the position but Gardener is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Gardener tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.#T13#
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gardener manages to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Hole 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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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 45 wins and 26 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 51 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Hughes
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hughes postures up.
#SUB#
Strdoza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Strdoza up and slammed him! Strdoza can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (5) Hughes
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Strdoza tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position. #T1#
Strdoza is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes working away.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strdoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Strdoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (5) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strdoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (7) Hughes
Hughes passes Strdoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Strdoza is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Strdoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Strdoza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Strdoza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Strdoza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strdoza (6) vs (7) Hughes
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
Hughes gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strdoza to get the leverage.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Strdoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes gets back to full guard.
Strdoza looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (6) vs (9) Hughes
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes postures up.
#SUB#
Strdoza looking for a triangle here. Hughes is fighting it but it looks tight! Strdoza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hughes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 77 wins and 25 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 49 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dalton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Dalton
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard.
Shart is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dalton trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shart's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Dalton trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Shart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shart is holding on to half guard well.
Dalton is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Shart preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Dalton 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.
Shart is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Shart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Shart to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dalton won't allow Shart to sweep him here.
Dalton stays in close to Shart's body and controls the position.
Shart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Shart trying to control the position here.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shart manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (4) Dalton#T5#
Dalton pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
Dalton is controlling Shart's posture.#T6#
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Shart won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Shart stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (4) Dalton#SUB#
Shart is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shart is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Dalton is not content to let Shart control the position.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Shart performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Dalton wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Shart is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is trying to control but Shart manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (8) vs (4) Dalton
Shart content just to control the position here.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape. #T9#
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine from mount but Dalton is having none of it. #SUB#
Shart is working for a guillotine from mount but Dalton frees his head quite easily.
Shart looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Shart 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 doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T10#
Shart looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Shart looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away. #SUB#
Shart has control of Dalton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dalton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #T11#
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape. #SUB#
Shart wants to finish this one by submission but Dalton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shart.
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shart trying to control but Dalton is having none of it. #SUB#
Shart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T13#
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shart avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shart is staying active.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Shart trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Shart sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shart is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is not content to let Shart control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Rumsfeld Shart retains his super heavyweight title!
Rumsfeld Shart 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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