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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 27 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Massey clinches up with Cowboy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Massey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Massey can't get the takedown.
Cowboy tries to pull guard but Massey won't allow it.
Cowboy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cowboy walks away with a smile on his face. Massey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karson Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Cowboy. No joy for Massey on that attempt. #TD2#
Cowboy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Massey (0) vs (2) Cowboy
Massey is trying to maintain the position but Cowboy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Massey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cowboy is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cowboy trying to pass the guard but Massey defending well.
Massey wants to sweep but Cowboy has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (0) vs (5) Cowboy
Cowboy tries to move to mount but Massey blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Cowboy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Massey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massey tries to bench press Cowboy off him but Cowboy keeps the position. #T2#
Cowboy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Cowboy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Cowboy is staying tight to Massey's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Cowboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Massey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Massey's face as Cowboy controls the position. #SUB2#
Cowboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Massey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Massey is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cowboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Massey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cowboy slows the pace down. #T4##SUB2#
Cowboy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey tries to improve position but can't.
Massey is not content to let Cowboy control the position.
Massey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Massey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cowboy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Massey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cowboy stacks Massey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cowboy!
Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (0) vs (8) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Massey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Massey tries to bench press Cowboy off him but Cowboy keeps the position. #T6#
Cowboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Massey keeps working.
Cowboy controls the position.#T7#
Cowboy moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Massey (0) vs (10) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Massey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Massey (2) vs (10) Cowboy
Cowboy looking to control.
#SUB2#
Massey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cowboy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massey has managed to get both his arms back between Cowboy's legs - danger averted.
Cowboy keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully.
Cowboy wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB2#
Cowboy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massey is aware though and is defending well.
Massey wants to pass the guard but Cowboy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cowboy working for a triangle but Massey defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cowboy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Massey drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Massey as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cowboy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Massey! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Karson Massey! |
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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 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sousa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sousa (4) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Domino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Sousa 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 50 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 50 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanma instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hanma gets control of Wiener's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (0) Wiener#SUB#
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wiener is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Hanma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold.
Wiener trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wiener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Wiener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Wiener is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanma prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Wiener is not content to let Hanma control the position.#T3#
Wiener is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Hanma 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.
Hanma trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
#SUB#
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wiener trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
#SUB#
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Hanma is working for a kimura but Wiener is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma prevents Wiener from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Wiener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma is looking to advance position but Wiener won't allow it. #SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiener makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiener.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Wiener looking to control.
#T7#
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wiener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Wiener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wiener manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Wiener's guard.
Wiener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there. #T8#
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Wiener is keeping the position.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiener is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wiener wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hanma is trying for a kimura here. Wiener looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanma wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baki Hanma!
After the fight, Baki Hanma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 15 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 39 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner moves into range and clinches up with Lilo Fan.
Lilo Fan has Abner pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Abner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abner tries to score a body lock takedown but Lilo Fan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abner is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up. #SUB2#
Abner working for a triangle but Lilo Fan defends it easily.
Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily.
Lilo Fan 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.
Lilo Fan tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lilo Fan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lilo Fan postures up.
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily.
Lilo Fan 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.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner controlling Lilo Fan's posture.
Abner 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.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Abner keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan from controlling successfully.
Lilo Fan preventing the sweep.
Lilo Fan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lilo Fan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lilo Fan is working away from the top position though.
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Abner is having none of it. #T5#
Lilo Fan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lilo Fan is keen to just control but Abner is a slippery customer.
Lilo Fan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilo Fan tries to pass to full mount but Abner defends it.
Abner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lilo Fan is keen to just control but Abner is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Lilo Fan wants to work for an arm triangle but Abner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner tries to roll over but Lilo Fan keeps him under control.
Lilo Fan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
Lilo Fan uses his free foot to push down on Abner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abner.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (3) vs (0) Abner#T7#
Abner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Lilo Fan has control of the leg.
Abner is controlling Lilo Fan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Lilo Fan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Abner is looking to control Lilo Fan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abner avoid being mounted?
Abner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lilo Fan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abner keeping control of the position.
Lilo Fan trying to advance position but Abner counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Abner pulls Lilo Fan in close to his closed guard and prevents Lilo Fan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abner wants to sweep here but Lilo Fan controlling him for the moment.
Lilo Fan 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.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lilo Fan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (3) vs (2) Abner
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10##SUB#
Lilo Fan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Lilo Fan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lilo Fan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lilo Fan keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner 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. #T11#
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner wants to control from the top but Lilo Fan keeps moving.
Lilo Fan is trying to control the position but Abner postures up. #T12##SUB#
Lilo Fan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner passes Lilo Fan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lilo Fan is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan is pressing down on Abner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lilo Fan looking for subs off his back but Abner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Abner trying to control the action but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom.
Lilo Fan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Abner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (3) vs (5) Abner#T14#
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lilo Fan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (5) Abner
Lilo Fan controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Lilo Fan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lilo Fan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lilo Fan takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Hard Core Lilo Fan retains his super heavyweight title!
Hard Core Lilo Fan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 47 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 53 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hestler shoots in and gets a takedown into The Flamingo's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (0) The Flamingo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
The Flamingo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
The Flamingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard. #T1#
The Flamingo pulls Hestler in to control the position. #SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for a guillotine here but Hestler defends easily.
Hestler trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Hestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hestler is stalling in the full guard.
The Flamingo pulls Hestler in to control the position.
The Flamingo working a defensive guard but Hestler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (5) vs (0) The Flamingo
Hestler is staying tight to The Flamingo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The Flamingo wants to control but Hestler postures up.
Hestler controlling from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hestler trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom. #T3#
The Flamingo wants to control but Hestler postures up.
The Flamingo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hestler trying to control the position but The Flamingo is working away.
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hestler working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Flamingo is being controlled here.
Hestler wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position.
The Flamingo struggling a bit here.
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hestler controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hestler wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Flamingo is not content to let Hestler control the position. #T6#
The Flamingo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hestler takes a little break here. The Flamingo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Flamingo is not content to let Hestler control the position. #T7#
The Flamingo tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position.
Hestler wants to take a breather but The Flamingo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hestler.
Hestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Flamingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
The Flamingo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hestler trying to control the action but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Hestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Flamingo is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Hestler is controlling well.
The Flamingo is not content to let Hestler control the position.
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Hestler is controlling well.
Hestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Flamingo gets full guard.
Hestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hestler is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Hestler wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
The Flamingo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Flamingo 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.
The Flamingo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from The Flamingo.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hestler is aware though and is defending well.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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. #SUB2#
Hestler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because The Flamingo has locked up a guillotine! The Flamingo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hestler is holding on here and The Flamingo must be using up a lot of energy. Hestler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! The Flamingo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Domingo The Flamingo!
Our winner, Domingo The Flamingo, 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 148 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hardy gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Pancake.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hardy (4) vs (0) Pancake#ROC#Pancake is rocked!
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Pancake is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Pancake seems to have recovered his senses.
Pancake is still trying to improve position.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy working away.#T1##SUB#
Hardy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pancake looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hardy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pancake is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hardy lets go of the hold and Pancake can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Hardy!
After the fight, Nero Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 44 wins and 48 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 32 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Hole pushes Garcia against the ropes but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hole tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Hole manages to avoid the attempt.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Garcia rushes Hole and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Garcia jumps into guard, dragging Hole to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hole pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Hole
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia holds on for dear life, controlling Hole's posture momentarily.
Garcia wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hole is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hole prevents Garcia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Hole is controlling the pace.
Hole is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hole trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T3#
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia is not content to let Hole control the position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (6) Hole
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hole avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (6) Hole#T5#
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (8) Hole
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Hole wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Hole is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole postures up.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (2) vs (11) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Hole controlling the position. #T8#
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Hole trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Hole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Garcia is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T9#
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Hole controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Hole is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole postures up.
Garcia is really struggling to control Hole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia is trying to keep Hole in close.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Hole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11##SUB2#
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Hole controlling the pace.
Hole prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole not doing much here.
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.
Garcia is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hole's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (6) vs (11) Hole
Hole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hole 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.
Hole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.#T13#
Garcia controlling well, preventing Hole from escaping the position.
Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Garcia controlling from the back.
Garcia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hole rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Garcia is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 11 to 6.
Jackson Hole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 33 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 34 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Fontaine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gardener is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fontaine to the mat. Fontaine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Gardener seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gardener postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass. #T1#
Gardener slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fontaine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardener passes into half guard.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away.
Gardener is looking to advance position but Fontaine won't allow it.
Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fontaine is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Gardener controlling the pace.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away.
Fontaine tries to roll over but Gardener keeps him under control.
Gardener performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fontaine wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.
Gardener has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Fontaine#T3#
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is having none of it.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fontaine is looking to escape.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fontaine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fontaine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Fontaine wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontaine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fontaine can't escape the position.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Fontaine is looking to get to half guard.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Fontaine is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardener tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fontaine tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fontaine is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Fontaine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gardener is taking a breather. Fontaine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gardener prevents Fontaine from improving his position.
Gardener with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Fontaine is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardener controlling the pace.
Gardener is pressing down on Fontaine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fontaine is holding on for now.
Gardener content to control rather than advance.
Fontaine tries to roll over but Gardener keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fontaine looking for submissions off his back.
Gardener is trying to control the action in half guard but Fontaine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Gardener is controlling the pace.
Gardener wants to pass to mount but Fontaine is defending the position.
Fontaine is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard.
Gardener takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fontaine is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener stalling.
Gardener is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.#T10#
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Gardener is controlling well.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
Gardener works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (8) vs (0) Fontaine
Gardener avoids the attempt from Fontaine to control.
Fontaine is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Gardener looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Gardener.#T12#
Fontaine can't escape the position.
Fontaine tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fontaine is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Fontaine tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fontaine regains half guard.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg. #T13#
Gardener stalling.
Gardener trying to mount his opponent but Fontaine defends it.
Gardener with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontaine tries to roll over but Gardener keeps him under control.
Gardener is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardener trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom. #T14#
Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.
Gardener continues to stall.
Gardener is keen to just control but Fontaine is a slippery customer.
Gardener passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (11) vs (0) Fontaine
Gardener 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 Fontaine's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Fontaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardener working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener staying calm.
Fontaine wants to control but Gardener postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Kael Gardener thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 66 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 51 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Everett dives in and grabs Snowstrinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snowstrinski pushes down on Everett's head and hops out.
Snowstrinski tries to counter with a takedown but Everett is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Snowstrinski looking to score a takedown here. Everett is defending well but Snowstrinski drives through and ends up in Everett's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Everett
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett can't keep his opponent in guard - Snowstrinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Everett is defending it quite comfortably.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett is concentrating on defense, preventing Snowstrinski from advancing position. #T1#
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Everett defends it well. #SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Everett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Everett's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski stalling away here and it's allowed Everett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Everett 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.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T3#
Everett trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Everett looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski postures up.
Everett has Snowstrinski pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Everett looking for subs off his back but Snowstrinski has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Everett is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Everett manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard.
Everett looking to control.
Everett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snowstrinski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Everett's guard. #T6##SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Everett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
Everett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #T7##SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snowstrinski 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. #SUB2#
Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
Everett trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura here but Everett manages to reverse the position and he's now in Snowstrinski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Everett
Everett wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Snowstrinski is trying to hold Everett in close to prevent damage but Everett has managed to pass into half guard.
Everett works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Everett
Everett looking to control but Snowstrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Snowstrinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Everett stalling. #SUB#
Everett taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Snowstrinski has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Everett has tapped! Great work by Snowstrinski! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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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 96 wins and 34 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 63 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dalton.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Shart is being controlled here.
Shart is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton wants to control for a moment but Shart uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dalton is taking a breather. Shart 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.
Shart gets full guard.
Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Shart has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (4) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (6) Dalton
Dalton wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy. #T1#
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Shart gets back to full guard.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Dalton
Shart advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (7) vs (6) Dalton
Shart trying to control the position but Dalton is working away. #T2#
Shart in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Shart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shart moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (9) vs (6) Dalton
Shart avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Shart controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton regains half guard.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Shart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg. #T4#
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dalton for as long as he can get away with.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB#
Shart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Dalton is in trouble now - Shart has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (12) vs (6) Dalton#T6#
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dalton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shart.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.#SUB#
Shart has hold of Dalton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dalton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB#
Shart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dalton is surviving well by controlling Shart's body position as best he can.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Shart looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dalton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dalton shrugs it off.
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart postures up.#T8##SUB#
Shart working for a submission but Dalton is keeping him at bay.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Shart is working for a guillotine from mount but Dalton frees his head quite easily.
Shart controlling from mount. #T9#
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Shart looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dalton wants to control but Shart is having none of it.#SUB#
Shart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Shart has a good base and remains in mount.#T11##SUB#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Dalton defends it well.
Shart trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Dalton tries to improve his position but Shart has taken his back! Shart has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dalton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shart pushes Dalton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Huntington New Age Wellness Community logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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