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GFY 102 Wear What You Dig PBP Commentary |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Soibler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soibler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Soibler
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Soibler defends it.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Soibler is working away.
Gracie is taking a breather. Soibler 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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soibler wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Soibler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Soibler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Soibler is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Soibler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie breaks Soibler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Soibler
Soibler controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Soibler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soibler's guard. #T2#
Gracie is trying to control. Soibler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Soibler is working away.
Soibler moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Soibler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soibler keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soibler 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.
Soibler is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Soibler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soibler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soibler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Soibler is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Soibler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soibler trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soibler! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Soibler#T4##SUB#
Soibler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB#
Soibler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soibler is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking to control but Soibler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Soibler from getting the reversal.#T5#
Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soibler is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Soibler
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soibler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (6) Soibler
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Soibler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Soibler trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Soibler controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soibler's guard. #T6#
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soibler moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Soibler looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Soibler looks winded!
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
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. #T7#
Soibler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Soibler working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soibler is keeping the position for now.
Soibler trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Soibler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Soibler is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Soibler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Gracie controlling the action here.
Soibler is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Soibler is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (6) Soibler
Gracie trying to control but Soibler is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Soibler to control.#SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soibler is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #T10#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Soibler to control.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Soibler is squirming around nicely.
Soibler regains half guard.
Soibler manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving. #T11#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Soibler is retaining full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Soibler.#SUB#
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Soibler has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Soibler keeps moving.
Gracie passes Soibler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soibler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Soibler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Soibler is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Soibler is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Soibler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (6) Soibler#T13##SUB#
Gracie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!
As Eliz Gracie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im so happy to have had the opportunity to compete in my first ever grappling match today. MAKE SOME NOISE VEGAS! Im 50 years old, its been a long journey and I am super grateful to still be going strong.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 133 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 39 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Pancake in a clinch.
#TD2#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Pancake passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Garcia 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.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Pancake's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Pancake tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Garcia 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.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Garcia
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 is continuing to stall.
Garcia stands and throws Pancake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Garcia#T3#
Garcia moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (7) Garcia
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (10) Garcia
Pancake wants to escape the position.
Good control from Garcia.
Well, with Garcia on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pancake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pancake trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garcia.
The adventures of Garcia the control monster continue. Boring.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Garcia controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Pancake wants to escape the position.
Garcia controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Pancake tries to break free.
Pancake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. #T6#
Pancake tries to escape the position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Yet more stalling tactics from Garcia.
Pancake tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.#T7#
Pancake tries to break free.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #T8#
Garcia controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.#T9##T10#
Pancake trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
#T11#
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pancake tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Garcia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
More stalling from Garcia.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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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 9 wins and 3 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 44 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Everett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Everett
Everett wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Everett has his feet on Williams's thighs here. He's pushed Williams off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Williams screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filmore Everett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Filmore Everett made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 7 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shimada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hestler pinned against the ropes. Hestler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Hestler moves into the clinch.
Shimada is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hestler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Hestler pulls guard effortlessly.
Hestler is looking to sweep but instead, Shimada has passed into half guard.
Shimada trying to control from half guard but Hestler is working away.
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.
Hestler gets full guard.#T1#
Hestler 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: Shimada (0) vs (2) Hestler
Shimada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shimada.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Hestler controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shimada managing to control the position.
Shimada is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet. #T3#
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Hestler is stalling in the full guard.
Shimada working a defensive guard here.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shimada keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass.
Hestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shimada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hestler wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hestler is trying to keep Shimada in close.
#T7#
Hestler being controlled here, momentarily.
Hestler working a defensive guard here.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
Hestler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shimada has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (5) vs (2) Hestler#T8#
Hestler is trying to improve his position.
Hestler regains half guard.
Hestler is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Shimada is taking a breather. Hestler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Hestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Hestler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hestler is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Shimada wants to take a breather but Hestler is having none of it.
Shimada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hestler tries to get to full guard but Shimada has control of the leg.
Hestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shimada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shimada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shimada (5) vs (6) Hestler
Hestler is not going to allow Shimada to sit and survive in this position.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shimada.
Shimada tries to break free.
#T11#
Hestler looking to hold on to the position here but Shimada rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hestler passes into half guard.
Hestler is keen to just control but Shimada is a slippery customer.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Shimada is looking to improve his position.
Hestler is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Shimada is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hestler controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Hestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hestler trying to advance position but Shimada counters by regaining guard.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Shimada pulls Hestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Hestler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Hestler wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Hestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shimada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.
Shimada is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hestler 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 6 to 5.
Red Hestler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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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 61 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 32 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner pushes Snowstrinski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Abner tries to pull guard but Snowstrinski holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Snowstrinski stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
Snowstrinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Abner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snowstrinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olaf Snowstrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Abner.#TD#
Snowstrinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snowstrinski is in Abner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Abner
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Snowstrinski pushing down on Abner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abner is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Snowstrinski prevents Abner from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Abner is working away. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Abner wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #T3#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snowstrinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Abner
Abner tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Abner is holding Snowstrinski down, trying to stall.#T4#
Abner is trying to improve his position.
Abner regains half guard.
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Abner is working away. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
#T5#
Abner is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abner defends it well. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abner wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abner wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #T6#
Abner tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Abner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abner 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.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Abner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abner is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
Abner is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Abner manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (2) Abner#SUB#
Snowstrinski pushes a forearm under Abner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Abner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 57 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 58 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalton enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
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 wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is controlling Hughes's posture.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hughes trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dalton controlling Hughes's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dalton seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Dalton'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.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dalton 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: Dalton (2) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well.
Dalton is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Dalton prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Dalton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (4) Hughes
Dalton pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself. #T7#
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dalton is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (7) Hughes
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Dalton struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dalton is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dalton trying to control but Hughes postures up.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton 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.
Hughes prevents Dalton from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #T11#
Hughes trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (7) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T12#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Dalton stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #T14#
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hanma has Mack up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Mack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Mack looking to control.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at 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.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Mack looking to control.
#SUB#
Hanma looking to improve position, pressing down on Mack's thigh with his hand. Mack seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hanma paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hanma's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mack picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 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 20 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fontaine has closed the distance and engaged Cicerón in a clinch.
Cicerón is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Cicerón has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fontaine regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB2#
Fontaine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cicerón is aware though and is defending well.
Fontaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cicerón has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Cicerón slips nicely into half guard.
Fontaine is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fontaine is trying to control but Cicerón passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Cicerón slows the pace down. #T2#
Fontaine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cicerón content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Fontaine is being controlled here.
Fontaine is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fontaine keeps trying to improve his position.
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Fontaine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
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.#SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.
Fontaine tries to roll over but Cicerón keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fontaine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Fontaine has a hand on Cicerón's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cicerón takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cicerón passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (11) vs (0) Fontaine
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Fontaine is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
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.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Cicerón trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fontaine is letting Cicerón control him for a moment.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't.
Cicerón wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
Fontaine is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Cicerón wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face as Cicerón controls the position.
Fontaine is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón takes a little break here. Fontaine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fontaine is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Fontaine is trying to escape the position but Cicerón is controlling the position. #T9#
Fontaine sneaks back into half guard.
Fontaine is trying to control but can't.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
Fontaine trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón prevents Fontaine from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (14) vs (0) Fontaine
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Cicerón works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (17) vs (0) Fontaine#T11#
Cicerón controls the position.
Fontaine is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cicerón controlling the positon.
Cicerón is not going to allow Fontaine to sit and survive in this position.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.#T12#
Fontaine rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
Cicerón controls the action.
Fontaine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Fontaine 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 Cicerón gets his way!
Fontaine trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Fontaine tries to break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.
Fontaine trying to control the hands but Cicerón breaks the grip.
Cicerón 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.
#T14#
Cicerón 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.
Fontaine tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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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 83 wins and 30 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Shart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Gardener#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardener has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shart controls the position from side control.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Gardener manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (2) Gardener
Gardener has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (4) vs (5) Gardener
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 working to get back to half guard.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener avoids the attempt from Shart to control.#T1#
Gardener controlling from mount.
Shart tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.
Shart regains half guard.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Gardener tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Gardener takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gardener tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
Shart trying to control from the bottom.
Shart is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart is looking to improve his position.
Gardener trying to mount his opponent but Shart defends it.
Shart moves into full guard.
Gardener 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.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gardener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gardener pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardener performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardener is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Shart trying to control here.
Gardener is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardener looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shart is not content to let Gardener control the position.#T4#
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Gardener seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shart is controlling Gardener's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shart is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shart has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gardener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardener has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shart is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Shart pulls Gardener in to control the position.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
Gardener trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gardener is posturing up here but Shart has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gardener tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gardener has to tap! Slick submission there by Shart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 63 wins and 29 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 44 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) The Flamingo
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping the position.
Hole content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo 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 The Flamingo's guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#T1#
Hole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but The Flamingo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
Well, if Hole 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is trying to control. The Flamingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
The Flamingo 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.
Hole not doing much here.
The Flamingo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
The Flamingo trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole pulls The Flamingo in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (2) The Flamingo
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hole got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Flamingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hole has managed to get both his arms back between The Flamingo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hole stands and throws The Flamingo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (7) vs (2) The Flamingo
Hole is looking to take a break and control but The Flamingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position.
Hole working away.
Hole just content to control the position.
The Flamingo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
The referee asks Hole politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hole prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here.
The Flamingo sneaks back into half guard.
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Flamingo keeps trying to improve his position.
Hole trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Hole controlling the pace. #T5#
Hole wants to take a breather but The Flamingo is having none of it.
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (10) vs (2) The Flamingo
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Flamingo's legs.
The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
Hole working away.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
Hole tries to move to mount but The Flamingo blocks the move with his legs.
The Flamingo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (4) The Flamingo#T6#
Hole is holding on to half guard well.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as The Flamingo sits in half guard.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
The Flamingo controlling the pace.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but The Flamingo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole trying to get back to full guard but The Flamingo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (10) vs (7) The Flamingo
Hole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Hole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Flamingo is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole moves into full guard.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Hole keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
The Flamingo postures up.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - The Flamingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
The Flamingo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Flamingo trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.
Hole wants to improve his position but The Flamingo is controlling well.
Hole trying to control here.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Hole trying to hold on to The Flamingo's head to control him but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
The Flamingo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole trying to hold on to The Flamingo's head to control him but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Flamingo is working away from the top position though.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole controlling the position well.
The Flamingo is stalling here. Hole is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Flamingo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hole has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (14) vs (7) The Flamingo#SUB#
Hole tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well. #T10#
Hole looking to control but instead The Flamingo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
Hole trying to control the pace.
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (17) vs (7) The Flamingo#T11#
Hole trying to control but The Flamingo is having none of it.
The Flamingo tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole looking to control but The Flamingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Flamingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Flamingo tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The Flamingo is not content to let Hole control the position.
The Flamingo is looking to improve his position.
Hole trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
The Flamingo wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole wants to take a breather but The Flamingo is having none of it.
Hole is thwarting The Flamingo's attempts to control the position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Flamingo for as long as he can get away with.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Flamingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but The Flamingo defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole wants to take a breather but The Flamingo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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