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GFY 105 I expected a warning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 40 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Abner moves into range and clinches up with Wiener.
Our sources have told us that Wiener has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Abner can't get the takedown.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Wiener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Wiener jumps guard but Abner stands there with Wiener around his waist. Wiener gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wiener tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wiener drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Wiener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiener is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Abner to keep the fight standing.
Wiener tries to pull guard but Abner forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abner successfully pulls guard.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (0) vs (2) Abner
Abner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abner trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiener is trying to keep Abner in close.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
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.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wiener looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
#SUB#
Wiener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
Wiener tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Abner wants to pass the guard but Wiener is keeping the position.
Wiener wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abner is now in half guard.
Abner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abner is looking to advance position but Wiener won't allow it.
Abner is keen to just control but Wiener is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Abner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wiener wants to get back to full guard but Abner has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (5) Abner
Abner taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Abner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working. #SUB2#
Abner tries for a kimura but Wiener is defending well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Wiener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wiener is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abner off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wiener (4) vs (5) Abner#SUB#
Wiener is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Abner turns into Wiener and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (4) vs (7) Abner#T6#
Wiener wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment.
Abner pushing down on Wiener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wiener! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (4) vs (10) Abner
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Abner isn't that keen on the idea.
Abner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (4) vs (13) Abner#T7##SUB2#
Abner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Abner has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Abner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wiener just trying to survive but Abner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Abner looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Abner looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wiener knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wiener for a finish. #T8#
Abner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wiener's body.
Abner keeps control of the position as Wiener tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wiener fending off the submission attempt from Abner. #SUB2#
Abner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB2#
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wiener is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.
Abner controls the position.
I really don't envy Wiener right now.
Good control from Abner.
Wiener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.
Wiener tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10##SUB2#
Abner working for a submission but Wiener is keeping him at bay.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Abner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Abner working for a guillotine from mount but Wiener is in no mood to give up.
Abner content just to control the position here.
Abner takes Wiener's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wiener is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (4) vs (16) Abner#T11#
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.
Wiener looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
Abner is trying to stick to Wiener's back but Wiener is turning into Abner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wiener. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (6) vs (16) Abner
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Wiener postures up.
Wiener trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wiener drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wiener has Abner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (6) vs (18) Abner
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard. #T13#
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wiener is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abner defends well.
Wiener trying to control the position.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.
Abner trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wiener is trying to control the position but Abner postures up. #SUB#
Wiener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Abner wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Abner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (6) vs (21) Abner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener is looking for a sweep.
Abner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wiener (6) vs (23) Abner
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 23 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Uncle Abner made sure he mentioned Glomco Nutrition , 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 37 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hestler looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Hestler drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hestler#SUB#
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler taking a breather here.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Hestler dominates the positioning.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Hestler just content to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hestler stalling.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Hestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hestler pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling from the full mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
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.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Hestler controlling his opponent.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Hestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Hestler controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Hestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Hestler controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hestler content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hestler maintains control.
Hestler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (11) Hestler
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Hestler keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Hestler biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Hestler controlling from the back.
Gracie tries to escape but Hestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hestler controlling from the back.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Hestler keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hestler.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Hestler.#T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
Hestler has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hestler controlling from the back.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Hestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Gracie is really stuck here.
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.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Gracie tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
Hestler has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T13#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hestler.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Hestler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T14#
Hestler doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Hestler
Hestler working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 11 to 2.
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 135 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Lilo Fan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lilo Fan. #TD2#
Lilo Fan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lilo Fan manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Pancake being controlled for a moment.
Pancake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lilo Fan on the ground.
Let's hope that Lilo Fan 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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lilo Fan slows the pace down. #T1##SUB2#
Lilo Fan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lilo Fan 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 Pancake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pancake is trying to control Lilo Fan's posture but Lilo Fan avoids it.
Lilo Fan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (6) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Lilo Fan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lilo Fan controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Lilo Fan controlling from the full mount.
Pancake wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (9) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lilo Fan has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pancake is in real trouble here. Lilo Fan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pancake is tapping out! Lilo Fan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hard Core Lilo Fan!
Hard Core Lilo Fan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 76 wins and 59 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cowboy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Cowboy
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cowboy seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is pressing down on Cowboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cowboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Cowboy is proving a slippery customer.
Cowboy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Cowboy from controlling successfully.
Cowboy wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cowboy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hughes doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cowboy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hughes - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sirus Hughes! |
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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 36 wins and 44 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 28 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gardener instigates a clinch.
Everett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardener.
#TD2#
Gardener manages to pull guard.
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Everett showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett postures up.
Gardener seems keen to control Everett's posture.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Everett postures up.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Everett is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #T2#
Gardener controlling Everett's posture.
Everett postures up.
Gardener 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: Everett (0) vs (2) Gardener
Gardener is stalling here. Everett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gardener seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Everett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (4) vs (2) Gardener
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardener is not content to let Everett control the position. #T3##SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardener trying to control here.
Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardener looking to control.
#T5#
Everett passes Gardener's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Everett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (7) vs (2) Gardener
Gardener can't escape the position.
Gardener tries to hold on but Everett postures up.
Everett prevents Gardener from getting the reversal.
Gardener wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (7) vs (4) Gardener
Everett keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Everett looking for a triangle here. Gardener is fighting it but it looks tight! Everett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gardener is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filmore Everett!
After the big win, Filmore Everett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 41 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 58 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.#CL#
Garcia drives through and clinches with Dalton against the ropes.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Ceferino Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Garcia is pressed up against the ropes. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Garcia is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton 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.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton not doing much here.
Garcia tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.#T3#
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Dalton
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Garcia wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.#T4#
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Dalton wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (6) Dalton
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia regains half guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
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 trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.#T7#
Garcia won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Dalton stalling.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garcia is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dalton won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Dalton trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
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. #T12#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (6) Dalton#T13#
Dalton controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Dalton is really stuck here.
Garcia wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dalton tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia controls the position.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Garcia has good solid back control here.
Dalton just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
I really don't envy Dalton right now.
Dalton trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton 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 21 wins and 25 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mack fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Mack decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Strdoza pushes his legs off easily.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Strdoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mack's guard.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strdoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T2#
Strdoza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Strdoza trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a leg! Mack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mack manages to kick Strdoza off! Strdoza jumps back into Mack's guard. #T3#
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Strdoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mack seems keen to control Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strdoza trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
#T5#
Strdoza postures up.
Mack has his hands on Strdoza's head, controlling the position.
Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Strdoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Strdoza postures up.
Strdoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
Mack is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strdoza is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (3) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strdoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Strdoza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strdoza but great work by Mack. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mack (4) vs (3) Strdoza
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom here.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mack pulls his head out easily.
Mack is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.#T10#
Mack controlling the action here.
Mack is looking to stall here but Strdoza recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mack has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Mack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strdoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Mack controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Strdoza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mack escapes and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (7) vs (3) Strdoza#SUB#
Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strdoza wants to control but Mack postures up.#T12#
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.
Strdoza regains half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Mack moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (10) vs (3) Strdoza
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Strdoza is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (12) vs (3) Strdoza
Mack trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it. #T13#
Mack prevents Strdoza from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mack is working for a guillotine from mount but Strdoza frees his head quite easily.
Mack avoids the attempt from Strdoza to control.
Mack moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mack (15) vs (3) Strdoza#SUB#
Mack looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Strdoza right now.
#T14##SUB#
Mack has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mack is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strdoza is defending well though. Mack let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mack working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Mack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strdoza knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strdoza for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strdoza just trying to survive but Mack is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack takes the fight on points by 15 to 3. |
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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 36 wins and 40 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 29 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanma clinches up with Fontaine and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hanma jumps guard but Fontaine stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Fontaine won't allow it.
Fontaine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hanma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Fontaine won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fontaine smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Fontaine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanma (0) vs (4) Fontaine
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fontaine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hanma's guard. Nice work there by Fontaine.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (4) vs (6) Fontaine
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Fontaine defends easily.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up. #T1##SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Fontaine pushes his legs off easily.
Fontaine trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fontaine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Fontaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontaine works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma 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.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fontaine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fontaine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine passes into half guard. #T3#
Fontaine is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Fontaine is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Fontaine is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now.
Hanma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Fontaine sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Fontaine is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fontaine pulls his head out easily.
Fontaine wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Fontaine prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fontaine seems to be looking for submissions.
Fontaine wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it. #T5#
Fontaine is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanma has Fontaine pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fontaine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fontaine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Fontaine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Fontaine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fontaine defends well.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #T6#
Hanma looking to control.
Fontaine looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (6) vs (6) Fontaine
Fontaine is trying to keep Hanma in close.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position.
Hanma trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Fontaine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanma has his hands clasped together but Fontaine extends and breaks Hanma's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fontaine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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 65 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 46 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hole (4) vs (0) The Flamingo
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working.
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 trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo is not content to let Hole control the position.
The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here.
The Flamingo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hole trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hole is controlling the pace.
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.
Hole controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hole 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.
The Flamingo is controlling Hole's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
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.
Hole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (7) vs (0) The Flamingo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working.
The Flamingo tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hole taking a break here but The Flamingo is having none of it and regains half guard.
The Flamingo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hole is working for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending it quite comfortably.
The Flamingo is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Flamingo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The Flamingo is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hole trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#SUB#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but The Flamingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
Hole not doing much here.
Hole prevents The Flamingo from improving his position.#T5#
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole is trying to control. The Flamingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working.
Hole stalling.
Hole trying to control from half guard but The Flamingo is working away. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole stalling away here and it's allowed The Flamingo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Flamingo looking to control.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Hole postures up.
Hole is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hole preventing the sweep.
The Flamingo is still trying to improve position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo is trying to keep Hole in close.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T8#
The Flamingo trying to control the position.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
The Flamingo is trying to keep Hole in close.
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 not doing much here.
The Flamingo tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole controlling the pace.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#T9#
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but The Flamingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole is looking to stall here but The Flamingo recovers full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Flamingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hole trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
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.#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for a guillotine here but Hole defends easily.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (10) vs (0) The Flamingo
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hole postures up.#T12#
The Flamingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole working away.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The Flamingo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Flamingo keeps working. #T13#
The Flamingo is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hole trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Hole taking a breather here.
Hole working away.#T14#
Hole trying to control the position but The Flamingo is working away.
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
What's The Flamingo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Flamingo wants to control but Hole postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Hole 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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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 85 wins and 31 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 61 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shart looking to score a takedown here. Snowstrinski is defending well but Shart drives through and ends up in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowstrinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shart has Snowstrinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard. #T1#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Shart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Shart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shart is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Shart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shart shrugs it off. #T2#
Snowstrinski trying to control but Shart is having none of it. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shart regains half guard.
Snowstrinski 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. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Shart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Shart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard. #T4#
Shart is controlling Snowstrinski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Shart is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shart defends it well. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart is positioning himself well to prevent Snowstrinski advancing to mount.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Shart trying to control the position here.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass.
Shart is adopting a defensive guard.
Shart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snowstrinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Shart stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position. #T6#
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Shart controlling him for the moment.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T8#
Shart looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shart dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (8) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard but Shart passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Shart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working. #T10##SUB#
Shart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shart is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snowstrinski is doing well to control the position and prevent Shart from advancing to side control.#T11#
Snowstrinski is not content to let Shart control the position.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
Shart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Shart 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.
#T12#
Shart wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Shart is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Shart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shart is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski won't allow it.
Shart passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (11) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Snowstrinski defends it well.
Snowstrinski tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Rumsfeld Shart gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Olaf Snowstrinski had this to say: 'I like pancakes!'. |
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