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GFY 117 Blood from a stone PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 25 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Cowboy fails in his attempt to clinch. Cowboy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurtanidze's waist but Kurtanidze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cowboy off to one side. #TD# Kurtanidze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cowboy sprawls well initially but Kurtanidze persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB2# Cowboy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Kurtanidze seems to be working for a kimura but Cowboy defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Kurtanidze is trying for a kimura here. Cowboy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kurtanidze wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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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 90 wins and 146 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 39 losses; Uncle Abner! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Pancake forces Abner back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2# Abner tightens his grip and picks Pancake up, before dumping him to the ground. Pancake manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Abner#SUB# Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well. Abner slips nicely into half guard. Abner stalling. Pancake is trying to get back to full guard. Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Abner sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB2# Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Abner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Pancake is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# Abner slows the pace down in half guard. Abner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Abner Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pancake tries to control the position but Abner now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (8) Abner#SUB2# Pancake fending off the submission attempt from Abner. #T3# Abner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2# Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Abner looking for the choke but no joy. Well, with Abner on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pancake is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abner.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB2# Pancake showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# Pancake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abner. #T5# You can see the frustration on Pancake's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2# Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pancake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Abner is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #T6# Abner is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
Abner is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position. I would not like to be Pancake right now.
#SUB2# Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pancake trying to control the position but Abner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Pancake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.
#T7##SUB2# Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abner.
#SUB2# Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abner's arms. #SUB2# Abner looking to break Pancake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pancake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8##SUB2# Abner looking for the choke from the back. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Pancake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well. #T9##SUB2# Abner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Abner keeps control of the position.
Abner is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #SUB2# Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve 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.
Abner avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands. Abner is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
#T10##SUB2# Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Pancake is defending it well.
Abner has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Abner is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #SUB2# Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abner gets his way!
#SUB2# Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Abner's arms. Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abner.
#T11##SUB2# Pancake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Abner is persistently looking for the submission but Pancake is defending it well.
Abner controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
#SUB2# Abner looking for the choke but no joy. Pancake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground. Abner controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Abner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12##SUB2# Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pancake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well. #T13# Abner 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# Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pancake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Abner tightening his grip on Pancake, looking for the choke. Abner gets his hands free as Pancake looks to control. #SUB2# Pancake showing good submission defense here.
#T14# Pancake trying to control the hands but Abner won't let him. #SUB2# Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Abner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2# Abner 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, Pancake has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Abner wins on points by 8 to 0. An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 21 wins and 49 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 62 losses; Pacer Dalton! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Dalton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (0) vs (2) Dalton Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall. Wiener keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Dalton is controlling the pace.
Wiener is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dalton trying to control the pace. #T1# Wiener is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wiener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though. Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (5) Dalton Dalton looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dalton controlling his opponent. Wiener is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dalton has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (0) vs (8) Dalton#T2# Dalton controls the action. Wiener can't escape the position.
Dalton has good solid back control here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3# Wiener trying to control but not successfully. Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Wiener tries to buck him off.
#T4# Wiener tries to escape the position.
Dalton has good solid back control here. You can see the frustration on Wiener's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Dalton 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. You can see the frustration on Wiener's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5# Dalton is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Dalton is looking for a choke. Wiener gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Wiener manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (8) Dalton Dalton is pulling down on Wiener's head. It's preventing any offense from Wiener, at least for the moment. Wiener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring. Wiener trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6# Dalton controls Wiener momentarily but Wiener frees himself. Wiener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (10) Dalton#SUB# Wiener has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though. Wiener keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. Dalton stays in close to Wiener's body and controls the position. Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard. Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dalton controlling from the top position. Dalton pushing down on Wiener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7# Wiener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though. Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wiener is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dalton content to control rather than advance. Dalton is looking to advance position but Wiener won't allow it. Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (2) vs (13) Dalton Wiener struggling a bit here. Dalton controlling the position. #T8# Wiener tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wiener is being controlled here. Dalton wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Wiener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dalton controlling from side mount. #T9# Wiener is looking for a sweep. Dalton controlling from side mount. Let's hope that Dalton 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. Wiener struggling a bit here. 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. Wiener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.#T10# Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dalton taking a breather here. Wiener is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dalton controlling from side mount. #T11##SUB2# Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on Wiener's face as Dalton controls the position. Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12# Dalton controlling the position from side mount. More stalling from Dalton. Dalton wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy. #T13# Dalton staying calm. Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wiener is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wiener tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.#T14# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall. Wiener is trying to get back to full guard. Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (2) vs (16) Dalton Dalton looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton wins on points by 16 to 2. Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 46 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Nice takedown defense from Lilo Fan. No joy for Hestler on that attempt. #TD# Hestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lilo Fan was covering up waiting for the punch and Hestler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (0) Lilo Fan Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hestler trying to control but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. Hestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lilo Fan on the ground. Hestler's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hestler looking to sit in guard and control but Lilo Fan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (2) Lilo Fan We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Lilo Fan won't allow Hestler to sweep him here. Hestler keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan 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. Hestler working a defensive guard here.
Hestler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lilo Fan looking to pass the guard. Hestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Hestler trying to control the position.
Lilo Fan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lilo Fan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving. Hestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lilo Fan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hestler is keeping the position for now. #T4# Hestler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Lilo Fan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (2) vs (5) Lilo Fan Lilo Fan wants to control but Hestler is keeping him busy. Hestler can't do much from the bottom here. Hestler manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Lilo Fan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hestler sees it coming and defends easily.#T5# Hestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Hestler is keeping the position. Hestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lilo Fan is one step ahead there. Hestler is working hard here to advance position.#T6# Hestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving. Lilo Fan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (2) vs (8) Lilo Fan 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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Lilo Fan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7# Hestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hestler is trying to work for a sweep but Lilo Fan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hestler (2) vs (10) Lilo Fan Hestler is looking to improve his position but Lilo Fan isn't that keen on the idea. Lilo Fan tries to control but Hestler wriggling away. Hestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8# Hestler wants to control but Lilo Fan is having none of it. Hestler is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Lilo Fan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hestler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (4) vs (10) Lilo Fan There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lilo Fan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (4) vs (12) Lilo Fan Lilo Fan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hestler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (6) vs (12) Lilo Fan#T9##SUB2# Hestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lilo Fan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hestler has managed to get both his arms back between Lilo Fan's legs - danger averted. Hestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilo Fan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10# Lilo Fan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hestler's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lilo Fan keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully. Lilo Fan keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass. #SUB2# Lilo Fan is looking for a triangle but Hestler pushes his legs off easily.
Hestler trying to control but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. #T11# Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilo Fan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lilo Fan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12# Hestler wants to pass the guard but Lilo Fan is keeping the position. Hestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hestler preventing the sweep. Lilo Fan pulls Hestler in to control the position. Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13# Lilo Fan has his hands on Hestler's head, controlling the position. Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lilo Fan is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up. #T14# Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Lilo Fan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lilo Fan wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Lilo Fan wins on points by 12 to 6. A victorious Hard Core Lilo Fan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Domino! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Gardener rushes Domino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Gardener is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domino pulls him back up using the underhooks. Gardener is looking to take this one to the mat. Gardener wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gardener is trying to drag Domino to the mat but Domino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD# Gardener jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gardener pulls Domino in close to prevent any damage. Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gardener is trying to keep Domino in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardener keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Domino Domino wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment. #T1# Gardener is stalling in the full guard. Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate 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. Gardener continues to stall.#T2# Gardener passes Domino's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gardener controlling the action here. 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. Domino is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Domino is doing well to control the position and prevent Gardener from advancing to side control. Domino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though. Domino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gardener is pressing down on Domino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domino is holding on for now. Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control. Domino is looking to control Gardener's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Domino avoid being mounted? The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Domino is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard. Gardener trying to mount his opponent but Domino defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4# Gardener works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Domino Gardener controlling from mount. Further stalling from Gardener. More hug and hope from Gardener. Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Domino tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gardener controlling the pace for now. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gardener is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5# This is a sustained period of stalling by Gardener. Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener controlling from mount. #T6# Domino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener content just to control the position here. Gardener continues to hold on tight.#T7# Gardener looking to control but Domino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener controlling from mount. Domino working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener controlling from the full mount. Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener controlling from the full mount. #T8# Domino is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount. Gardener controlling his opponent. #T9# Gardener tries to control but Domino wriggling away. Gardener controlling the pace for now. Domino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10# Gardener controlling his opponent. Domino tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control. Domino tries to hold on but Gardener postures up. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11# Domino wants to control but Gardener is having none of it. Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T12# Gardener content just to control the position here. Domino wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away. Gardener controlling the pace for now. #T13# Domino is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener controlling from mount. #T14# Domino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Gardener takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. Kael Gardener thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 34 losses; Trip Fontaine! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Fontaine leaves Massey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Massey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Fontaine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fontaine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Massey.
Fontaine tries to pull guard but Massey won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Massey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fontaine pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karson Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Massey ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Massey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fontaine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Massey's guard. Massey trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
#T1# Fontaine is taking a breather. Massey 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. Let's hope that Fontaine 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. Massey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Massey is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fontaine trying to control the pace. Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fontaine prevents Massey from improving his position.#T2# Fontaine trying to control the pace. #SUB# Massey looking for subs from the bottom but Fontaine mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (0) vs (3) Fontaine Fontaine controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2# Fontaine quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fontaine but it's paid off an Massey is forced to tap! Nice work by Fontaine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine! Trip Fontaine 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 50 losses; Filmore Everett! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Sousa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everett to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) Everett Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Sousa working for submissions but it's allowed Everett to get to half guard.
Everett slows the pace down in half guard. Everett works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) Everett We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sousa gets back to half guard. Everett controlling the action here. #T1# Sousa trying to control from the bottom.
Everett trying to control the action but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (8) Everett Sousa is looking to get to half guard.#T2# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Everett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Everett trying to control but Sousa is having none of it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett looking to control but Sousa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Everett content just to control the position here. Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2# Sousa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett. Sousa is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action. Sousa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position. We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Everett controlling the pace for now. Everett wants to control the pace but Sousa is squirming around nicely. Sousa regains half guard.#T4##SUB2# Everett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sousa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Everett. #SUB# Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Sousa looking for submissions off his back. Sousa is staying active underneath Everett, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5# Everett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sousa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Everett slows the pace down in half guard. Everett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Everett wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position. Well, if Everett 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.
#SUB2# Everett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sousa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sousa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sousa (4) vs (8) Everett#T6##SUB# Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Everett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Everett struggling a bit here.#SUB# Sousa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB# Sousa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Everett gets back to half guard. Everett is looking to improve his position.
Everett keeps trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB# Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
#SUB# Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sousa tries to pass to full mount but Everett defends it. Everett regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9# Everett wants to improve his position but instead Sousa has moved into half guard.
#SUB# Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
#SUB# Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10# Sousa is looking to advance position but Everett won't allow it. Everett controlling the position for now. Everett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett working a defensive guard but Sousa passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB# Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everett is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold. Everett trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Sousa trying to control from Everett's half guard. Everett has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2# Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12# Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy. Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Sousa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Everett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Everett has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (4) vs (10) Everett Everett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (4) vs (13) Everett Everett is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13# Sousa trying to remain calm as Everett controls from the top position. Sousa tries to improve position but can't. Sousa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Everett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sousa. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (4) vs (16) Everett 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.#SUB2# Everett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. A lull in the action here.#T14##SUB2# Everett tries for a kimura but Sousa is defending well. Sousa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sousa (4) vs (18) Everett Sousa 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! Sousa tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sousa tries to reverse the position but Everett maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight! Everett wins on points by 18 to 4. An out of breath and clearly excited Filmore Everett thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 65 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Snowstrinski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (0) The Flamingo The Flamingo struggling a bit here.#SUB# Snowstrinski tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well. You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Snowstrinski gets to mount! The Flamingo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (6) vs (0) The Flamingo The Flamingo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (9) vs (0) The Flamingo#SUB# The Flamingo won't enjoy being in this position. Snowstrinski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - The Flamingo is tapping - it's over boys! Snowstrinski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Snowstrinski! 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! |
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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 39 wins and 49 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 31 losses; Jackson Hole! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Hanma pushes Hole up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD# Hanma drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Hole looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hanma keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. Hanma is trying to control the position but Hole postures up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (3) Hole 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma prevents Hole from improving position. A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.#T1# Hanma struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well. Hole controls the position from side control. Hanma struggling a bit here. Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. Hanma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (0) vs (5) Hole Hanma manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. Hanma wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
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.#T2##SUB# Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hole trying to control the pace. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hole 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. Hole 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 not content to let Hole control the position. Hanma trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanma is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hole slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB# Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard. Hanma is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted? Hanma wants to get back to full guard. Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Hanma looking for submissions off his back. Hole stalling. Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working. #T4# Hanma won't allow Hole to pass to mount. #SUB2# Hole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer. Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hanma tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control. Hole is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it. Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#T5##SUB# Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hanma wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
#SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (8) Hole Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hole controlling from the full mount. Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. Hole controlling his opponent. #T6# Hanma is working to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling his opponent. Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole controlling the pace for now. Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #T7# Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling from the full mount. Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hole controlling the pace for now. More stalling from Hole. Hole trying to control but Hanma is having none of it. Hanma regains half guard. Hole is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer. Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8# Hanma wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall. Hanma trying to control here.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hole wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Hanma wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9# Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Hole is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Hanma actively working from the bottom here. Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hanma tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg. Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10# Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard. Hole controlling the pace. Hanma keeping control of the position. #SUB# Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hole wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it. Hanma is trying to get back to full guard. Hole is controlling the pace.
#T11# Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hole is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Hole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hole has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted. 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. #SUB# Hanma working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (11) Hole#T12# Hole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hanma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hanma is trying to improve his position. Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. Hole taking a breather here. Hanma wants to control but Hole postures up. Hanma seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.#T13# Hanma is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. Hole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hanma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (0) vs (13) Hole Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape. Hole controlling from the full mount. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole. Hole tries to control but Hanma wriggling away. Hanma tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away. Hole controlling the position easily from mount. It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14# Hanma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape. Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hanma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Hole trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control. Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight! Hole wins on points by 13 to 0. Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in 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 43 wins and 47 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 34 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Shart gets tackled into the ropes by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch. #TD2# Shart jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Garcia sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shart doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Garcia 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 Shart - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rumsfeld Shart! Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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