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GFY 101 That cat owes me $7000 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Soibler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliz Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Soibler.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soibler (0) vs (2) Gracie
Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soibler.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Soibler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Soibler can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Soibler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Soibler is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soibler avoid being mounted?
Soibler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Soibler defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soibler trying to control from the bottom.
Soibler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Soibler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soibler manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Soibler's 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.
Soibler is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. #T3#
Soibler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soibler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Soibler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soibler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soibler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soibler (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Soibler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Soibler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soibler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soibler has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Soibler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soibler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Soibler pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soibler escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soibler (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Soibler control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soibler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Soibler has control of the leg.
Soibler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Soibler (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looks winded!
Soibler wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soibler is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Soibler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Gracie is staying active underneath Soibler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Soibler is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soibler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soibler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie 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.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soibler trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Soibler is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soibler to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soibler wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Soibler wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T10#
Soibler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Soibler.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Soibler is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soibler is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Soibler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Soibler eventually gives up the hold.
Soibler wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soibler is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Soibler wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soibler is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Gracie is staying active underneath Soibler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soibler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soibler. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soibler pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soibler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soibler trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soibler takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Jordan Soibler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I’m not here for long time so enjoy it everyone while u still can'. |
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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 7 wins and 3 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lilo Fan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoroji to the mat! Okoroji manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (0) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Okoroji seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Lilo Fan is looking to pass into half guard but Okoroji pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Okoroji is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lilo Fan is keeping the position for now.
Okoroji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (5) vs (2) Lilo Fan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilo Fan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Okoroji working away.
Lilo Fan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lilo Fan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilo Fan keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Lilo Fan struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoroji controls the position.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji taking a breather here.
Lilo Fan struggling a bit here.#T3#
Okoroji slows the pace down.
Lilo Fan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoroji controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Lilo Fan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Okoroji has control of the leg.
Lilo Fan is controlling Okoroji's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Okoroji slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Lilo Fan is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji passes into side control, despite Lilo Fan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (8) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan being controlled for a moment.
Lilo Fan gets back to half guard.#T6#
Okoroji controlling the pace.
Okoroji is pressing down on Lilo Fan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lilo Fan is holding on for now.
Okoroji sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoroji pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Okoroji postures up.
Lilo Fan is holding on to half guard well.
Lilo Fan is looking to control Okoroji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lilo Fan avoid being mounted?#T8#
Lilo Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Okoroji sits in half guard.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji prevents Lilo Fan from improving his position.
Okoroji is thwarting Lilo Fan's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Lilo Fan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lilo Fan wants to improve his position but Okoroji is controlling well.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoroji is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Okoroji content to control rather than advance.
Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Okoroji has control of the leg.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoroji is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Okoroji is controlling the pace.
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilo Fan keeps working.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Lilo Fan defends it.
Lilo Fan is looking to control Okoroji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lilo Fan avoid being mounted?#T12#
Lilo Fan wants to sweep but Okoroji has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (11) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Okoroji wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping him busy.
Okoroji slows the pace down.
Okoroji in the domination position with Lilo Fan hanging on.
Okoroji working away.#T13#
Okoroji just content to control the position.
Lilo Fan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lilo Fan trying to remain calm as Okoroji controls from the top position.
Lilo Fan is looking to regain half guard here but Okoroji keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Lilo Fan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lilo Fan struggling a bit here.#T14#
Lilo Fan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lilo Fan keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lilo Fan can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Yakubu Okoroji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 19 wins and 23 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 132 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pancake gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mack is pressing down on Pancake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mack looking for a triangle here. Pancake is fighting it but it looks tight! Mack pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pancake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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 35 wins and 39 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 56 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia leaves Dalton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dalton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Dalton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia fails to advance to Dalton's back.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton 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#
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton just holding on.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
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.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Dalton 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: Garcia (5) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton postures up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Dalton postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia looking to control.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Garcia pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Garcia looking to control.
Dalton stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #T6#
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garcia pulls Dalton in to control the position. #T7#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #T10#
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton working away.#T11#
Garcia tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garcia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dalton wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garcia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Dalton controls the position.
Dalton working away.
Dalton wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia wants to control but Dalton postures up.
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.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Dalton working away.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
Garcia regains half guard.
Dalton is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Garcia is heads and Dalton is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. |
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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 33 wins and 39 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 43 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hanma forces The Flamingo back against the ropes and clinches.
Hanma tries to pull guard but The Flamingo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
The Flamingo pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.
The Flamingo wants to sweep here but Hanma 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.
The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Flamingo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) The Flamingo#SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma has an active guard here but The Flamingo has managed to pass into half guard.
The Flamingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for a submission of some sort.
The Flamingo prevents Hanma from improving his position.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard but The Flamingo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) The Flamingo#T2#
The Flamingo looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma 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: Hanma (0) vs (8) The Flamingo
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The Flamingo avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Hanma working to try and regain half guard.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Flamingo wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hanma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hanma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The Flamingo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma tries to hold on but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo tries to take Hanma's back but instead Hanma uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Flamingo content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
The Flamingo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanma to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Flamingo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanma pulls down on the head and he's put The Flamingo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 60 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 28 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snowstrinski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself. #SUB2#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski is pushing down on Fontaine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fontaine is fighting to maintain full guard but Snowstrinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fontaine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Fontaine trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fontaine is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Fontaine moves into full guard.
Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Snowstrinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowstrinski passes into half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
Fontaine is concentrating on defense, preventing Snowstrinski from advancing position.
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Fontaine wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontaine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Fontaine wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Fontaine 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.
Fontaine trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Fontaine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Fontaine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
Fontaine trying to control here.
Snowstrinski prevents Fontaine from improving his position.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Fontaine is having none of it. #T6#
Fontaine trying to control here.
Fontaine wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski stalling.
Fontaine trying to control here.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
#T7#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away.
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Fontaine 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.
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.
Fontaine trying to control here.
#T8##SUB2#
Fontaine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fontaine keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
Fontaine is trying to control but can't.
Fontaine wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Fontaine is having none of it.
Snowstrinski prevents Fontaine from improving his position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace. #T9#
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski prevents Fontaine from improving his position.
Fontaine wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Snowstrinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fontaine for as long as he can get away with.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fontaine trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
#T11#
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontaine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Fontaine.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski continues to stall.#T12#
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fontaine 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.
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass. #T13#
Snowstrinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Fontaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fontaine 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.
Snowstrinski 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: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Fontaine#T14#
Fontaine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fontaine gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fontaine wins on points by 3 to 2.
Trip Fontaine made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview.
Olaf Snowstrinski was interviewed post fight and said 'I like pancakes!'. |
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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 19 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 57 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Hughes
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cicerón is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Hughes
Cicerón has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hughes's body.
#SUB#
Hughes won't enjoy being in this position. Cicerón looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hughes is tapping - it's over boys! Cicerón picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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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 62 wins and 29 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener rushes Hole and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Gardener manages to pull guard.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole controlling from the top 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.
Hole won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Gardener pulls Hole in close to prevent any damage.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hole looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gardener pulls Hole in close to his closed guard and prevents Hole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Gardener
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Gardener
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole postures up.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gardener 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. #T4#
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener is pulling down on Hole's head to control his posture.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Hole wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controlling Hole's posture.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole postures up.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardener's guard.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Gardener won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #T7#
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardener is holding on to half guard well.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Gardener defending well.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Gardener gets back to full guard.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole postures up.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener managing to control the position.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Gardener looking to control.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hole.
Gardener can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Gardener is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard. #T10#
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Gardener
Hole looking to control but Gardener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole looking to control but Gardener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hole is staying active.
Hole looking to control but Gardener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Gardener is looking to get to half guard.
Hole controlling from mount.
Gardener tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole tries to control but Gardener wriggling away.
Gardener is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Gardener is looking to get to half guard.
Gardener tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole controlling his opponent. #T12#
Gardener is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hole tries to control but Gardener wriggling away.
Hole controlling from mount.
Gardener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener tries to hold on but Hole postures up.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T13#
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardener is looking to escape.
Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gardener tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole prevents Gardener from getting the reversal.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T14#
Hole trying to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener is desperately trying to improve his position but Hole has a good base and remains in mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardener is looking to escape.
Gardener manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole wants to take a breather but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 23 wins and 13 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 30 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Shart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Singleton to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Shart
Shart controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Singleton wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Singleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singleton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singleton is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Shart is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Singleton has his hands clasped together but Shart extends and breaks Singleton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 38 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazy Horse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Oh
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Crazy Horse trying to control from half guard but Oh is working away.
Crazy Horse uses his free foot to push down on Oh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Oh
Oh is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount.
Crazy Horse avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
Oh can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crazy Horse moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (8) vs (0) Oh
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.#T2#
Oh prevents Crazy Horse from getting a body triangle.
Oh trying to control the action but Crazy Horse just sinks the hooks in.
Oh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazy Horse.
#T3#
Crazy Horse keeps control of the position as Oh tries to break free.
Crazy Horse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oh doesn't escape. #T4#
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Oh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Crazy Horse go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crazy Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Crazy Horse is persistently looking for the submission but Oh is defending it well.
I really don't envy Oh right now.
Crazy Horse has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Oh's body.
#T6#
Crazy Horse wants to control but Oh manages to buck him off and is now in Crazy Horse's guard! Nice work there by Oh! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (2) Oh
Oh trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Crazy Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Crazy Horse pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully. #T8#
Crazy Horse trying to control the position here.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Crazy Horse is trying to control the position but Oh postures up.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crazy Horse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crazy Horse is trying to keep Oh in close.
#T10#
Oh preventing the sweep.
Oh trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Oh content to stall in guard here.
Oh wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving. #T11#
Crazy Horse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (10) vs (2) Oh
Crazy Horse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oh holds on and takes a little breather.
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crazy Horse is one step ahead there. #T12#
Crazy Horse controlling from the top position.
Crazy Horse trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Oh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crazy Horse manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (10) vs (4) Oh
Crazy Horse pulls Oh in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazy Horse is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (12) vs (4) Oh#T14#
Oh trying to keep a closed guard but Crazy Horse is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse content to stall in guard here.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Crazy Horse from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
William Crazy Horse is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Crazy Horse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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