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GFY 107 Everybody but your dog 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 89 wins and 137 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 38 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Hestler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pancake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hestler defends well and Pancake ends up having to push Hestler into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pancake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hestler smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Pancake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pancake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hestler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hestler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pancake defends it well.#TD2#
Hestler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hestler is aware though and is defending well.
Hestler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Hestler#T1#
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Hestler keeps moving and retains side control.
Pancake seems a little lost for a moment, as Hestler dominates the positioning.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Hestler working away.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face as Hestler controls the position.
More stalling from Hestler.
Pancake struggling a bit here.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Hestler stalls from top position.#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.#T5#
Hestler working away.
Hestler 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake trying to remain calm as Hestler controls from the top position.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hestler taking a breather here. #T6##T7#
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.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hestler slows the pace down.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
Hestler with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hestler.
Hestler working away.#T10#
Hestler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Hestler just content to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hestler in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Hestler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake is letting Hestler control him for a moment. #T14#
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hestler staying calm.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Pancake is breathing heavily.
Hestler slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 5 to 0.
Red Hestler gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 19 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cowboy tries to keep at a distance but Lilo Fan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lilo Fan decides to pull guard.
Cowboy won't allow Lilo Fan to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lilo Fan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cowboy is defending well. Lilo Fan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cowboy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lilo Fan celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hard Core Lilo Fan!
During a confident post fight interview, Hard Core Lilo Fan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 4 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Strdoza rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Strdoza stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strdoza pulls guard.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie stands and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Strdoza struggling a bit here.
Strdoza tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strdoza is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Strdoza tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Strdoza won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Strdoza is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Strdoza 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.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Strdoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Strdoza 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: Gracie (3) vs (2) Strdoza
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Strdoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strdoza trying to control the pace.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Strdoza is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Strdoza sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strdoza has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strdoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 38 wins and 42 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 42 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Hanma turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hanma manages to pull guard.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB2#
Hanma has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma trying to control the position.
Garcia trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Garcia 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. #SUB2#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanma has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (0) Hanma
Garcia tries to move to mount but Hanma blocks the move with his legs.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia taking a breather here.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Hanma is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia just content to control the position.
Hanma tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia controlling the position from side mount.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (5) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma 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.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Hanma stops Garcia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia prevents Hanma from getting the reversal.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hanma is holding on tight.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma has given up his back here. Will Garcia look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Hanma
Garcia is not going to allow Hanma to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Garcia.#T11#
Garcia trying to control momentarily.
What can Hanma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanma tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Hanma manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (2) Hanma
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia controlling the position.
Hanma trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma pulls Garcia in to control the position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Hanma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
#T14#
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Hanma defending well. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Hanma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 29 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 60 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener moves into the clinch.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Gardener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Gardener pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gardener pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Gardener pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes postures up.
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.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Gardener bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Hughes
Gardener is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardener trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Gardener controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Gardener defends easily.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gardener trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Hughes
Gardener trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener working away.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gardener is looking to pass Hughes's guard but actually Hughes recovers to full guard.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Gardener controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardener controls the pace.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Hughes is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
Gardener controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardener defends it easily.
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardener content to stall in guard here.
Gardener passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (8) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T9#
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener slows the pace down.
Gardener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardener wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardener taking a breather here.
Hughes tries to buck Gardener off but Gardener is having none of it.#T10#
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.
Gardener takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener postures up.
Gardener stalling.
Gardener is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes is pressing down on Gardener's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Gardener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardener works his way back into a safe position though.
Gardener sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardener defends it easily.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardener slows the pace down in half guard.
Gardener continues to stall.
Gardener is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardener is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Hughes trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardener wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardener is taking a breather. Hughes 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.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gardener perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gardener'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.
Gardener prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Gardener is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Gardener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (11) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener content just to control the position here. #T14#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
Gardener passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Kael Gardener, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 42 wins and 23 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Crazy Horse tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crazy Horse wants a takedown.
#TD#
Crazy Horse gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Abner#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying for a kimura here. Abner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Crazy Horse wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Crazy Horse!
William Crazy Horse retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking William Crazy Horse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 123 wins and 58 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 48 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton tries for a takedown but The Flamingo circles away easily#CL2#
and The Flamingo counters by moving into the clinch.
Dalton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Flamingo.
#TD2#
The Flamingo has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! The Flamingo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
Dalton is pressing down on The Flamingo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Flamingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
The Flamingo stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
The Flamingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
The Flamingo 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.
The Flamingo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The Flamingo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is trying to control The Flamingo's posture but The Flamingo avoids it.
The Flamingo controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
The Flamingo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Dalton is right now. #SUB2#
The Flamingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Dalton is trying to control The Flamingo's posture but The Flamingo avoids it.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton prevents The Flamingo from improving position. #T4#
The Flamingo keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Flamingo is one step ahead there.
The Flamingo is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - The Flamingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton wants to improve his position but The Flamingo is controlling well.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well. #T6#
Dalton has his hands clasped together around The Flamingo's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as The Flamingo sits in half guard.
Dalton controlling the position for now.
Dalton is looking to control The Flamingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
The Flamingo is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to roll over but The Flamingo keeps him under control.
The Flamingo is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is looking to control The Flamingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?#T7#
The Flamingo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is pressing down on The Flamingo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Flamingo advances to half guard.
Dalton controlling the position for now.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton is staying active underneath The Flamingo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton wants to improve his position but The Flamingo is controlling well.
The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Dalton tries to get to full guard but The Flamingo has control of the leg.
The Flamingo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
The Flamingo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (8) The Flamingo
Dalton tries to reverse the position but The Flamingo maintains control.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The Flamingo controlling his opponent.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Flamingo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (11) The Flamingo
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
The Flamingo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T9#
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
The Flamingo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action.
The Flamingo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but The Flamingo isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead The Flamingo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (14) The Flamingo#T10#
The Flamingo has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
The Flamingo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back.
Dalton trying to control the action but The Flamingo just sinks the hooks in.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
The Flamingo 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.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo working for the choke.
The Flamingo keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton trying to control the hands but The Flamingo breaks the grip. #T11##SUB2#
Dalton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Flamingo's arms.
I would not like to be Dalton right now.
Dalton is really stuck here.
The Flamingo gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Dalton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
The Flamingo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.#T12#
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking to secure an arm triangle but Dalton defends it well.
The Flamingo controlling from mount.
Dalton tries to hold on but The Flamingo postures up.
The Flamingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
The Flamingo has control of Dalton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dalton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Flamingo controlling from mount. #T13#
Dalton tries to reverse the position but The Flamingo maintains control.
The Flamingo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (17) The Flamingo
Well, with The Flamingo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dalton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The Flamingo wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
The Flamingo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dalton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The Flamingo avoiding Dalton 's attempts to control his hands.
The Flamingo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
The Flamingo is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
The Flamingo wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton just trying to survive but The Flamingo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but The Flamingo gets his hands free.
The Flamingo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Dalton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Flamingo.
The Flamingo has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo wins on points by 17 to 0.
A very excited looking Domingo The Flamingo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 53 wins and 30 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fontaine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mack somewhat.#CL#
Fontaine takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fontaine trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Mack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fontaine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mack working for submissions but it's allowed Fontaine to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Fontaine seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mack keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
Mack is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontaine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mack for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Mack working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Mack 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.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontaine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fontaine stalling away here and it's allowed Mack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Fontaine passes into half guard.
Fontaine stalling.
Mack is pressing down on Fontaine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Fontaine pushes his legs off easily.
Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Mack working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
Mack keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
Fontaine trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Fontaine is pushing down on Mack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mack is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fontaine is trying to work for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Mack is pressing down on Fontaine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fontaine trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mack controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself. #SUB#
Fontaine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fontaine trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mack is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Fontaine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mack's guard. #T10#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fontaine wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Fontaine is just content to waste time from the top position. Mack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Fontaine trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Fontaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Fontaine passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (3) vs (0) Mack
Mack regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Fontaine is pressing down on Mack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mack is holding on for now.
Fontaine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mack's thigh. Mack counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fontaine lying in Mack's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mack decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Fontaine taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trace Mack! |
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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 67 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 45 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Hole into the ropes.
And Everett tries to counter it with a takedown but Hole pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Everett has Hole pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Everett pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Hole tumbling to the mat - Everett dives into Hole's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Everett
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Everett keeps trying to improve his position.
Everett trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hole keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
Everett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Everett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole 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: Hole (2) vs (2) Everett#T2#
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
Hole is thwarting Everett's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Hole prevents Everett from improving his position.
Hole stalling.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole is keen to just control but Everett is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Everett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole is pushing down on Everett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Everett is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Everett defending well.
Hole trying to control the pace. #T4#
Hole wants to pass to mount but Everett is defending the position.
Everett wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole not doing much here.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Everett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5##SUB2#
Everett working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Everett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Hole is fighting to break Everett's control of his arms but Everett is doing a good job of controlling the position 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.
Everett wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
Everett is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Everett avoid being mounted?#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Everett trying to control here.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Everett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Everett defends it. #SUB#
Everett is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
#SUB2#
Everett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Everett
Everett is not content to let Hole control the position.
Everett stops Hole from passing to mount.
Everett can't do much from the bottom here.
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.#T9#
Everett is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Everett trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Everett is looking for a sweep.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Everett tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
Hole wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Everett is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hole is trying to get an arm triangle but Everett is defending well.
Hole tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Everett is not content to let Hole control the position.
Everett tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole staying calm.
Everett is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Hole staying calm.#T12#
Everett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Everett wants to control but Hole postures up.#SUB#
Hole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Everett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hole trying to control the position but Everett is working away.
Hole controls the position.
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.#T13#
Hole trying to control the position but Everett is working away.
Everett is looking for a sweep.
Everett is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
Everett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (7) vs (2) Everett#T14#
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Everett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Everett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Everett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hole.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Hole 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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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 87 wins and 31 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 62 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snowstrinski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shart was covering up waiting for the punch and Snowstrinski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is pushing down on Shart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shart is fighting to maintain full guard but Snowstrinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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 trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Shart is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shart preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. #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. #T3#
Shart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Snowstrinski showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Shart working for a choke but Snowstrinski is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shart's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shart not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands. #T4#
Shart is looking to control Snowstrinski but Snowstrinski is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Shart working for the choke.
Shart biding his time, controlling Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Snowstrinski trying to control but not successfully.
Shart really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Snowstrinski.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski trying to control the hands but Shart breaks the grip.
Snowstrinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shart's guard. Nice work there by Snowstrinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.#T6#
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Snowstrinski won't allow Shart to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Shart gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shart trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (4) vs (7) Snowstrinski#T8##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snowstrinski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shart's legs. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart tries to buck Snowstrinski off but Snowstrinski is having none of it.#T9#
Shart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but Shart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (6) vs (7) Snowstrinski
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Shart won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Shart wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart looking to pass the guard.
Shart trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Shart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shart is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shart in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Shart wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shart passes Snowstrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Shart control the position.
Shart passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (9) vs (7) Snowstrinski#T13#
Snowstrinski stops Shart from passing to mount.
Shart has control of an arm but Snowstrinski manages to advance to Shart's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (9) vs (11) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shart has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shart trying to control the hands but Snowstrinski breaks the grip.
Shart holding on to Snowstrinski's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Shart defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snowstrinski gets his hands free as Shart looks to control. #T14#
Shart turns into Snowstrinski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (11) vs (11) Snowstrinski
Shart passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
Shart controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shart defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Snowstrinski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Snowstrinski wins on points by 12 to 11.
A determined Olaf Snowstrinski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Rumsfeld Shart stepped up to the mic, saying 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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