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GFY 121 Belts are for suckers 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 28 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Massey has a takedown stuffed.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Massey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Massey tries to counter by clinching up but Cowboy breaks away and moves out of range.
Massey swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowboy.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Massey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Massey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cowboy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Massey somewhat.#TD2#
Cowboy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Massey (0) vs (4) Cowboy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cowboy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cowboy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cowboy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Massey (0) vs (6) Cowboy
Massey is working to get back to half guard.
Cowboy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Massey is trying to reverse the position but instead Cowboy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Massey (0) vs (9) Cowboy#SUB2#
Massey showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Cowboy has his arm under Massey's chin here. Game over son! Cowboy squeezes tightly and Massey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sousa 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: Sousa (2) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Domino sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sousa trying to work for an americana but Domino has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Domino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sousa passes Domino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Domino is trying to get back to full guard.
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#
Sousa 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.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Domino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino won't allow Sousa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sousa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Domino as he works his way to full guard.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Domino keeps moving.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domino is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sousa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (5) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Domino, who protects the arm well.
Domino tries to control but Sousa manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (8) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #SUB#
Sousa looking to break Domino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Domino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sousa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Domino showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Sousa 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, Domino has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sousa working for a choke but Domino is defending well. #SUB#
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Sousa. #T5##SUB#
Sousa is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sousa tightening his grip on Domino, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sousa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Domino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sousa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #T6##SUB#
Sousa is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
I really don't envy Domino right now.
#SUB#
Sousa has got his arm under Domino's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Domino has spun round into Sousa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (2) Domino
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Sousa looking to control.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa has his feet on Domino's thighs here. He's pushed Domino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sousa!
After winning the bout, Alex Sousa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 16 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 149 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lilo Fan rushes Pancake and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Lilo Fan decides to pull guard.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pancake content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lilo Fan has locked up a guillotine! Lilo Fan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pancake is holding on here and Lilo Fan must be using up a lot of energy. Pancake has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lilo Fan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hard Core Lilo Fan!
Hard Core Lilo Fan retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hard Core Lilo Fan, 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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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 130 wins and 64 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 48 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hestler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalton.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hestler pinned against the ropes. Hestler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Hestler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hestler continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton goes for a takedown attempt but Hestler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Hestler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hestler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalton prevents it.
Hestler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dalton pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hestler, which made it look bad.
Hestler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalton.#CL2#
Hestler has managed to clinch.
Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hestler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Hestler gets control of Dalton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hestler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Hestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hestler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Hestler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Hestler is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Hestler.
Hestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Hestler
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hestler is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass.
Hestler being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton has his hands on Hestler's head, controlling the position.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hestler is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hestler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton is looking to control Hestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Hestler not doing much here.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Hestler has control of the leg.
Hestler is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Hestler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Hestler
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Hestler 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 is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Hestler moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (8) Hestler
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.
What can Dalton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dalton tries to escape the position.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dalton.#T6#
Dalton wants to escape the position.
Dalton just trying to survive but Hestler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hestler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dalton doesn't escape.
Dalton trying to control the action but Hestler just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Dalton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hestler.
Hestler trying to control.
Dalton trying to control the position but Hestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Dalton trying to control but not successfully.
Hestler controlling well, preventing Dalton from escaping the position.
Dalton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hestler's guard. Nice work there by Dalton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (8) Hestler
Hestler trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hestler is adopting a defensive guard.
Hestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Hestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (10) Hestler
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Hestler is controlling well.
#T9#
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton is pulling down on Hestler's head to control his posture.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (10) Hestler
Hestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (14) Hestler#T10#
Hestler is riding his opponent, not letting Dalton buck him off.
Hestler is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
Hestler is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Hestler is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton trying to control the position but Hestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Hestler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Hestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dalton wants to escape the position.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Hestler gets his hands free.
Hestler 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hestler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Good control from Hestler.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Hestler gets his hands free.
Hestler biding his time, controlling Dalton.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
What can Dalton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
#T12#
More stalling from Hestler.
Hestler with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dalton just trying to survive but Hestler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hestler keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
#T13#
Hestler gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton tries to roll but Hestler sticks to his back.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hestler controls the action.
Will Hestler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Dalton trying to control the position but Hestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton tries to escape but Hestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Dalton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
Dalton tries to break free.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 14 to 4.
Red Hestler 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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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 40 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Abner clinches up with Strdoza and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Abner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strdoza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abner (4) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza staying busy and making it hard for Abner to control.
Strdoza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abner.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Abner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Abner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strdoza defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strdoza prevents Abner from getting a body triangle.
Abner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abner working for a choke but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abner's guard. Nice work there by Strdoza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (4) vs (2) Strdoza#T1#
Strdoza looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (6) vs (2) Strdoza
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strdoza is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
Strdoza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (6) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (6) vs (7) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for a kimura but Abner is defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strdoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abner is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Strdoza swings around for an armbar but Abner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strdoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (8) vs (7) Strdoza
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abner defends well.
Abner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Abner'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.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but Strdoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (8) vs (9) Strdoza
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.
Strdoza looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner pulls Strdoza in close to prevent any damage.
Strdoza stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#T6#
Abner keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Abner pulls Strdoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Strdoza from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Strdoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strdoza advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza tries to pass to full mount but Abner defends it. #T7#
Abner trying to control from the bottom.
Abner gets full guard.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (10) vs (9) Strdoza
Abner passes Strdoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Abner wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Strdoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abner trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza looking to control.
#T9##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strdoza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (10) vs (11) Strdoza
Abner wants to sweep here but Strdoza controlling him for the moment.
Abner keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (12) vs (11) Strdoza
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner is pushing down on Strdoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strdoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Abner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
Abner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (15) vs (11) Strdoza
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.
Abner is looking to stall here but Strdoza recovers full guard. #T11#
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Abner sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Strdoza doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Abner 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 Strdoza - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 41 wins and 50 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 52 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanma forces Everett back against the ropes and clinches.
Everett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hanma darts in and clinches Everett up against the ropes.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Everett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Everett won't allow it.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Hanma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanma has been working on his balance at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Everett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Everett forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Everett forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Everett pulls guard effortlessly.
Hanma won't allow Everett to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Everett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everett 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.#T1#
Everett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hanma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everett dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Everett#SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.
Everett looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Hanma is pulling down on Everett's head to control his posture. #T2#
Everett wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Everett postures up.
#SUB#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everett is aware though and is defending well.
Everett looking to pass the guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Everett 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.
Everett wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Everett postures up. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everett defends it easily.
Everett pushes down on Hanma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma is staying active underneath Everett, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hanma tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Everett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Everett is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Everett wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Hanma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Everett is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Everett is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Hanma trying to control here.
#T6#
Everett prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Everett 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 trying to maintain the position but Everett is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard but Everett has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) Everett
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side 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.#SUB2#
Everett is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Hanma tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (0) vs (7) Everett
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Everett controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Everett is working for a guillotine from mount but Hanma frees his head quite easily.
Hanma tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Everett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is having none of it.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is having none of it. #T9#
Everett controlling the pace for now.
Hanma wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett content just to control the position here.
Everett trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to reverse the position but Everett maintains control.#SUB2#
Hanma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett. #T10#
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma controlling the position well. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Everett's head to control him but Everett postures up.
Hanma gets full guard.
Everett passes Hanma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Everett is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Everett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11##SUB2#
Everett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hanma has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Hanma pulls Everett in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hanma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Everett has passed into half guard!
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Everett is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it.
Everett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (10) Everett
Hanma regains half guard.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Everett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Hanma trying to control but Everett postures up.
Everett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Everett is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma has a hand on Everett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Everett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (13) Everett
Everett wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Everett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanma shrugs it off.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14##SUB2#
Everett has control of Hanma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hanma wants to control but Everett is having none of it.
Hanma tries to reverse the position but Everett maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett wins on points by 13 to 0.
Filmore Everett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fontaine is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Fontaine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (0) vs (2) Fontaine
Hardy's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fontaine trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Fontaine eventually gives up the hold.
Fontaine tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Fontaine is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Hardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (2) Fontaine
Fontaine controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself. #T2#
Fontaine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
Fontaine is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Fontaine wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Fontaine has a hand on Hardy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hardy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (2) Fontaine
Hardy controlling from mount.
Fontaine is working to get back to half guard.
Fontaine has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (8) vs (2) Fontaine
Hardy keeps control of the position as Fontaine tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Fontaine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fontaine is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy'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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (8) vs (4) Fontaine#T5#
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully.
Fontaine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontaine trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Fontaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Fontaine trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy has Fontaine pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine slips nicely into half guard.
Fontaine is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.#T7#
Hardy is holding on to half guard well.
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fontaine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Hardy 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: Hardy (10) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fontaine working a defensive guard but Hardy passes into half guard.
Fontaine is in trouble now - Hardy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (13) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fontaine is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Fontaine is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Hardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hardy is looking to control the position but Fontaine frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Hardy grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Fontaine there - Hardy really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trip Fontaine waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 33 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 32 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gardener gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gardener gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hole regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Hole
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole managing to control the position.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gardener preventing the sweep.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardener controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole 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 keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hole is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up. #T3#
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole managing to control the position.
Hole wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hole controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is really struggling to control Hole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gardener trying to control the pace.
Hole 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.#SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Hole is pressing down on Gardener's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener is one step ahead there.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole looking to control.
Gardener won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Hole managing to control the position.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
Gardener is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Gardener has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Gardener sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hole working for a triangle but Gardener defends it easily.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardener showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Gardener is proving a slippery customer.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Gardener wants to control but Hole is keeping him busy.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Hole keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gardener wants to take a breather but Hole is having none of it.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole tries to roll over but Gardener keeps him under control.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardener haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardener pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Hole is staying active underneath Gardener, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but Hole defending well.
Gardener is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to hold on to Gardener's head to control him but Gardener postures up.
Gardener is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardener controlling the pace.
Gardener tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gardener moves into full mount! Hole won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Hole
Gardener trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Gardener tries to control but Hole wriggling away.
Hole can't escape the position.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is having none of it. #T12#
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gardener looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole trying to control the position.
#T13#
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Hole being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Gardener is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Gardener passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (8) vs (0) Hole
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 8 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 45 wins and 66 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 53 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The Flamingo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
The Flamingo has clasped his hands together around Snowstrinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (4) The Flamingo
Snowstrinski is not content to let The Flamingo control the position. #SUB2#
The Flamingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snowstrinski is trying to control The Flamingo's posture but The Flamingo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Snowstrinski isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Snowstrinski struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski sneaks back into half guard.
Snowstrinski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
The Flamingo seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski is looking to control The Flamingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Flamingo trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The Flamingo is working for a submission of some sort.
The Flamingo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if The Flamingo 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.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. The Flamingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
The Flamingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
The Flamingo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (7) The Flamingo#T6#
The Flamingo content just to control the position here.
The Flamingo trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski is trying to escape the mount but The Flamingo keeps good control and instead manages to take Snowstrinski's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (0) vs (10) The Flamingo#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
The Flamingo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Snowstrinski's body.
Snowstrinski is really stuck here.
The Flamingo is looking to control Snowstrinski but Snowstrinski is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
The Flamingo has got his arm under Snowstrinski's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Snowstrinski has spun round into The Flamingo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (10) The Flamingo#T8#
The Flamingo wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment. #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.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass.
Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard. #T9#
Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Flamingo's guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Flamingo 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#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Flamingo defends it well.
Snowstrinski prevents The Flamingo from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB#
The Flamingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Flamingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Flamingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #T11#
The Flamingo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Snowstrinski prevents The Flamingo from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but The Flamingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
The Flamingo wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but The Flamingo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Flamingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski. #SUB2#
The Flamingo actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
The Flamingo is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Flamingo is just riding it out for now. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
The Flamingo is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed The Flamingo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Flamingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Flamingo wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Domingo The Flamingo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pancakes!'. |
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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 49 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 34 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Shart jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Garcia trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Shart looking to control.
#SUB2#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shart holds on and takes a little breather.
Shart is trying to keep Garcia in close.
#SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Shart is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shart reverses the position - he's now on top in Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Shart
Garcia is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Garcia pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Garcia controlling Shart's posture.
Shart postures up.
#T3#
Garcia is really struggling to control Shart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
Shart stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Shart content to stall in guard here.
Shart wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Shart
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shart moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (7) Shart
Shart trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #T5#
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Shart has hold of Garcia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garcia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shart avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Shart tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Shart controlling his opponent.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Shart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia regains half guard.#T7#
Garcia wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shart in particular looking to stall.
Shart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (10) Shart
Shart trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Shart tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Shart wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Shart prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
Shart tries to push Garcia's head away but Garcia is holding on tight.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11##SUB2#
Shart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcia is surviving well by controlling Shart's body position as best he can.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Shart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12#
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Garcia wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Garcia 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.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Shart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shart to get the leverage. #T13#
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Shart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia trying to control here.
#T14#
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Shart controlling the action here.
Shart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (13) Shart
Garcia wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 13 to 0.
Rumsfeld Shart very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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