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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 22 wins and 48 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 151 losses; Tobias Pancake! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Pancake 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.#TD# Hestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hestler (4) vs (0) Pancake Hestler controlling the position from side mount. Hestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Pancake's face as Hestler controls the position. #T1##T2# Pancake is looking for a sweep. Hestler slows the pace down. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3# Hestler'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.#T4# Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Hestler keeps moving and retains side control. Pancake is still trying to improve 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. You can see the frustration on Pancake's face as Hestler controls the position. #T5# Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Hestler keeps moving and retains side control. Hestler taking a breather here. #T6# Hestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with. Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Hestler keeps moving and retains side control. Hestler happy to just control the position for now. #T7# Pancake is looking for a sweep. Hestler taking a breather here. Further stalling from Hestler. Hestler continues to stall.#T8# Pancake 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. Pancake is trying to escape the position but Hestler is controlling the position. Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pancake is trying to control Hestler's posture but Hestler avoids it. Hestler happy to just control the position for now. #T9# Pancake is looking to reverse the position. Hestler happy to just control the position for now. Pancake is trying to improve his position. Pancake looks winded! Pancake trying to remain calm as Hestler controls from the top position.#T10# Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T11# Pancake trying to remain calm as Hestler controls from the top position. You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pancake trying to remain calm as Hestler controls from the top position. Hestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Pancake wants to control but Hestler postures up. Hestler takes a little break here. Pancake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12# Pancake is looking to reverse the position. Hestler controlling the position from side mount. #T13# This is a sustained period of stalling by Hestler.#T14# Hestler continues to hold on tight. Pancake is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here as Hestler stalls from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! More hug and hope from Hestler.
And that's the end of the fight! Hestler takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. Red Hestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 52 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 33 losses; Chad Strdoza! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Wiener doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Wiener looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Wiener moves into the clinch.#TD# Wiener pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Strdoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Strdoza wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. Wiener is trying to control the position but Strdoza postures up. Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Wiener looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wiener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground. Strdoza 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. #T1# Wiener wants to hit a sweep here but Strdoza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wiener there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (3) Strdoza#SUB2# Strdoza has control of Wiener's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wiener regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2# Strdoza has control of Wiener's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wiener regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2# Strdoza is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Strdoza extends the arm and Wiener is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza! An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 51 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 66 losses; Pacer Dalton! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.#CL# Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Dalton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcia is trying to keep an underhook but Dalton manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Dalton 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. Dalton content to control rather than advance. Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia trying to control the position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Dalton is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. Garcia looking to control.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position. Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia managing to control the position. #T2# Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position. Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. Garcia keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Garcia pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position. Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Garcia controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Dalton Garcia trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. Dalton has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture. Dalton working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dalton controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself. Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dalton seems keen to control Garcia's posture. Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dalton is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5# Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it. Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Garcia wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it. Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. Dalton is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted? Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dalton trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dalton is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Garcia is staying active. Garcia trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard. Garcia wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy. Garcia controlling the action here. Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garcia stalling. Dalton is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7# Garcia trying to control the pace. Garcia trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. Dalton tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control. Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Dalton tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control. Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Garcia wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it. Garcia stalling. Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#T8# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton trying to control here.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it. Garcia trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. Dalton is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted? 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 controlling the pace. Dalton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (2) Dalton Garcia content just to control the position here. #T9# Garcia'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. Garcia continues to stall. Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action. Dalton is looking to get to half guard. Dalton wants to control but Garcia is having none of it. Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dalton gets back to half guard. Garcia is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer. Garcia controlling the action here.#T10# Dalton is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (2) Dalton Garcia controlling his opponent. Further stalling from Garcia. Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. Garcia controlling the position easily from mount. Dalton tries to hold on but Garcia postures up. Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11# Garcia tries to control but Dalton wriggling away. Garcia controlling his opponent. Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Garcia looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Dalton 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. Dalton trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Garcia is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer. Garcia prevents Dalton from improving his position. Garcia trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. #T12# Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work. Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dalton wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13# Dalton is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted? Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dalton is not content to let Garcia control the position. Garcia wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well. Garcia trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dalton controlling the position for now. Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard. Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14# Dalton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (8) vs (6) Dalton Garcia trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks. You can see the frustration on Garcia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Garcia trying to control but not successfully. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Garcia tries to buck him off.
Garcia prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Domino! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Domino darts in and clinches Lilo Fan up against the ropes. Domino is trying to pull guard but Lilo Fan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Lilo Fan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (2) vs (0) Domino Lilo Fan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (0) Domino Domino tries to buck Lilo Fan off but Lilo Fan is having none of it.#SUB# Lilo Fan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Domino prevents Lilo Fan from improving position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lilo Fan trying to control the action but Domino is working from the bottom. #T1# Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan postures up.#SUB# Lilo Fan tries for a kimura but Domino is defending well. Domino is being controlled here. Domino can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping him busy. #SUB# Lilo Fan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan postures up. Domino is looking to regain half guard here but Lilo Fan keeps moving and retains side control. Domino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (2) Domino Lilo Fan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Domino jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (5) Domino#T3# You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lilo Fan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lilo Fan is looking for a sweep. Lilo Fan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# Domino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB2# Domino seems to be looking for submissions.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domino is working away from the top position though. Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg. Lilo Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Domino sits in half guard. Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy.
Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5# Lilo Fan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Lilo Fan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Domino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lilo Fan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lilo Fan is trying to keep Domino in close.
#T6##SUB# Lilo Fan looking for subs off his back but Domino has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lilo Fan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domino 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. Lilo Fan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Domino is trying to control the action in half guard but Lilo Fan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7# Lilo Fan trying to control here.
Lilo Fan wants to improve his position but Domino is controlling well.
Lilo Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Domino sits in half guard. Lilo Fan tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg. #T8# Lilo Fan wants to control but Domino is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lilo Fan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Domino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Lilo Fan tries to roll over but Domino keeps him under control. Domino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (5) vs (8) Domino Domino tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away. Lilo Fan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9# Domino content just to control the position here. Lilo Fan is looking to improve his position but Domino isn't that keen on the idea. Domino avoids the attempt from Lilo Fan to control. Lilo Fan 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. Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Domino trying to control but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. #T10# Lilo Fan 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: Lilo Fan (7) vs (8) Domino Lilo Fan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lilo Fan trying to control the action but Domino is working from the bottom. Lilo Fan stalling. #T11##SUB# Lilo Fan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Lilo Fan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Domino is just riding it out for now. Lilo Fan eventually gives up the hold. Lilo Fan is pressing down on Domino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domino is holding on for now. #T12# Lilo Fan is trying to control. Domino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lilo Fan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (10) vs (8) Domino Lilo Fan tries to control but Domino wriggling away. Domino gets back to half guard. Lilo Fan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13# Domino is refusing to be controlled, as Lilo Fan sits in half guard. Domino wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping busy.
Domino is positioning himself well to prevent Lilo Fan advancing to 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. Lilo Fan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (13) vs (8) Domino Domino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14# Lilo Fan sitting and controlling from the half guard. Domino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lilo Fan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lilo Fan stopping the sweep attempt from Domino. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Domino is trying to control the position but Lilo Fan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Lilo Fan takes the fight on points by 13 to 8. Hard Core Lilo Fan retains his super heavyweight title! A victorious Hard Core Lilo Fan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 53 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Loco moves into range and clinches up with The Flamingo. The Flamingo jumps guard but Loco stands there with The Flamingo around his waist. The Flamingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Loco fails to pull guard.
Loco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# The Flamingo has clasped his hands together around Loco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loco (0) vs (4) The Flamingo You can see the frustration on Loco's face as The Flamingo controls the position. The Flamingo tries to advance to mount but Loco instead regains half guard. #SUB2# The Flamingo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loco defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Flamingo is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Loco is trying to control but can't.
#T1# The Flamingo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Loco trying to control from the bottom.
The Flamingo trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom. Loco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute The Flamingo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (0) vs (7) The Flamingo The Flamingo trying to control the position but Loco is working away. #SUB2# The Flamingo swings around for an armbar but Loco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (7) The Flamingo#SUB2# The Flamingo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Loco escapes and throws The Flamingo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (7) The Flamingo The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# The Flamingo is looking to reverse the position. The Flamingo is still trying to improve position. Loco trying to control the position but The Flamingo is working away. Loco in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3# Loco tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Flamingo's legs. The Flamingo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Loco tries to pass to full mount but The Flamingo defends it. The Flamingo is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard. #T4# The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# The Flamingo actively working from the bottom here. Loco prevents The Flamingo from improving his position. The Flamingo trying to control but Loco postures up.
Loco is trying to control. The Flamingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are battling for position here. The Flamingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# The Flamingo working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2# The Flamingo is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# The Flamingo working for submissions but it's allowed Loco to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Loco is looking to take a break and control but The Flamingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The Flamingo trying to control from the bottom.
#T6# The Flamingo wants to get back to full guard. Loco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (8) vs (7) The Flamingo Loco tries to control but The Flamingo wriggling away. The Flamingo wants to control but Loco is having none of it. Loco seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but The Flamingo is holding on tight.
#T7# The Flamingo tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The Flamingo is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action. The Flamingo wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away. Loco moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Loco (11) vs (7) The Flamingo Loco tries to keep control of the position but The Flamingo is staying busy. The Flamingo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The Flamingo is trying is best to control the position here. #T8# Loco prevents The Flamingo from improving his position. Loco is looking to advance position but The Flamingo won't allow it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The Flamingo trying to control here.
#SUB# Loco 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 Loco. #T9# Loco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The Flamingo is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB2# The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# The Flamingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Loco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The Flamingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.#T11# The Flamingo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Loco tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Flamingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The Flamingo trying to control but Loco postures up.
Loco tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Flamingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Loco is working hard here to advance position.#T12# The Flamingo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The Flamingo controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself. Loco is stalling in the full guard. The Flamingo working a defensive guard here.
#T13##SUB2# The Flamingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Loco preventing the sweep. #SUB2# The Flamingo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Loco escapes and throws The Flamingo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (14) vs (7) The Flamingo The Flamingo is trying to get back to half guard.#T14# The Flamingo can't do much from the bottom here. The Flamingo prevents Loco from moving into mount. The Flamingo struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Flamingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Loco takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. A very excited looking Xicko Loco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 22 wins and 33 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 29 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Gardener clinches. Gardener wants a takedown.
#TD# Gardener pulls guard effortlessly. Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gardener is 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: Gardener (2) vs (0) Cowboy Gardener is looking to advance position but Cowboy won't allow it. Gardener is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowboy is retaining full guard. Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Cowboy working for a triangle but Gardener defends it easily.
Gardener advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Cowboy We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cowboy can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Gardener tries to advance to mount but Cowboy denies him. Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A lull in the action here. Cowboy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardener wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cowboy stops Gardener from passing to mount. You can see the frustration on Cowboy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gardener wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy. #T2# Cowboy is trying to control Gardener's posture but Gardener avoids it. Cowboy tries to improve position but can't. 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 Cowboy's shoulder. That is not cool. Gardener trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom. Gardener controlling the position from side mount. #T3# Cowboy tries to buck Gardener off but Gardener is having none of it. Cowboy being controlled for a moment. Gardener passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cowboy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (7) vs (0) Cowboy Gardener content just to control the position here. Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. Gardener controlling from the full mount. #T4# Cowboy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cowboy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5# Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cowboy tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control. Cowboy wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gardener content just to control the position here. Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.#T6# Cowboy is still trying to improve position. Gardener controlling from the full mount. Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cowboy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Gardener controlling the action here. Cowboy is looking to control Gardener's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowboy avoid being mounted? Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.#T7# Gardener trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom. Cowboy wants to improve his position but Gardener is controlling well.
Gardener looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gardener is keen to just control but Cowboy is a slippery customer. Gardener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gardener trying to control from half guard but Cowboy is working away. Cowboy is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard. Gardener perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gardener seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gardener is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8# Cowboy trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener tries to pass to full mount but Cowboy defends it. Well, if Gardener 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.
Cowboy is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard. Gardener keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gardener prevents Cowboy from improving his 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. Gardener content to control rather than advance. Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9# Cowboy wants to get back to full guard. Gardener takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cowboy is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard. Cowboy trying to control but Gardener postures up.
Gardener is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gardener wants to take a breather but Cowboy is having none of it. Gardener works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (10) vs (0) Cowboy Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. This is a sustained period of stalling by Gardener.#T10# Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. Gardener prevents Cowboy from getting the reversal. Gardener controlling his opponent. Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away. #T11# Gardener content just to control the position here. Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it. Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely. Cowboy tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away. Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position. Gardener controlling from mount. Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12# Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener prevents Cowboy from getting the reversal. Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully. Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it. #T13# Gardener controlling from the full mount. Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gardener controlling the position easily from mount. Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely. Cowboy wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.#T14# Gardener controlling from the full mount. 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. Cowboy can't escape the position.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Gardener takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. A very excited looking Kael Gardener made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 4 losses; Karson Massey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 35 losses; Trip Fontaine! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Fontaine closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Massey decides to pull guard. Fontaine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Fontaine looking to pass the guard. Fontaine is pushing down on Massey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Massey is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through. Fontaine trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Fontaine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Massey (0) vs (3) Fontaine Fontaine controlling from side mount. Massey wants to control but Fontaine postures up. The referee asks Fontaine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fontaine prefers to stall for the moment though. Massey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.#T2# You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fontaine tries to advance to mount but can't. Massey tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Massey (0) vs (5) Fontaine Fontaine pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fontaine controlling from mount. #SUB2# Fontaine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Massey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fontaine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Massey is surviving well by controlling Fontaine's body position as best he can. Fontaine controlling from mount. Fontaine moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Massey (0) vs (8) Fontaine Massey just trying to survive but Fontaine is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Good control from Fontaine.#SUB2# Fontaine is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Massey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Fontaine looking to break Massey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Massey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fontaine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB2# Fontaine has got one arm under Massey's chin. This could be trouble... Massey trying to control the other hand but Fontaine gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Massey has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trip Fontaine! After the big win, Trip Fontaine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 53 losses; Filmore Everett! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Everett takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Hardy has Everett pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Everett tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Everett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Everett Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Everett for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2# Everett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Everett up and slammed him! Everett can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Everett We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though. Everett is looking for a sweep. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB# Hardy swings around for an armbar but Everett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (5) vs (2) Everett Everett trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hardy is pulling down on Everett's head. It's preventing any offense from Everett, at least for the moment. Everett wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position. Hardy being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB# Hardy looking for subs off his back but Everett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hardy won't allow Everett to pass to mount. #T3# Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard. 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 free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs. Everett stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hardy wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment. #T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Everett wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. Everett slips nicely into half guard. We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Everett wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it. #SUB2# Everett seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardy trying to control but Everett postures up.
#SUB2# Everett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily.#T5# Everett prevents Hardy from improving his position. Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. #SUB2# Everett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy is looking to get back to full guard here but Everett has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (5) Everett#T6# Everett tries to move to full mount but Hardy actually manages to regain half guard. Hardy is looking for a sweep. Everett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Everett is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer. Hardy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Everett is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7# Everett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Hardy looking for submissions off his back. Hardy trying to control but Everett postures up.
Everett is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now. #T8##SUB2# Everett is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Everett to get the leverage. Everett wants to advance to full mount but Hardy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Everett wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position. Everett stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position. #T9# Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now. Hardy pulls Everett in close to prevent any damage. Everett wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Hardy controlling the position. Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (7) vs (5) Everett Hardy looking to pass the guard. #T10# Hardy is working hard here to advance position. Everett being controlled here, momentarily. Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard. Everett trying to control the position.
#T11# Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hardy slips nicely into half guard. Everett is trying to control but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (10) vs (5) Everett Hardy controlling from the full mount. Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Everett is looking to escape. #T12# Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hardy avoids the attempt from Everett to control. Everett tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13# Everett tries to hold on but Hardy postures up. Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Everett is looking to escape. Hardy controlling the pace for now. Everett wants to control but Hardy is having none of it. Hardy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Everett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (13) vs (5) Everett Everett tries to roll but Hardy sticks to his back.
Everett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hardy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14# Hardy controlling from the back. Everett tries to break free.
Hardy is riding his opponent, not letting Everett buck him off. Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Hardy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Everett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Everett for a finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Everett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight! Hardy takes the fight on points by 13 to 5. A less than humble Nero Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 51 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 35 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Shart in a clinch.
#TD# Hanma pulls guard successfully.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shart's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hanma looking to control.
Shart trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. Shart controls from within his opponent's guard. Hanma looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Hanma has his foot on Shart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# 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) Shart The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now. Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Shart. Hanma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Shart working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Shart looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Hanma 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: Hanma (2) vs (2) Shart#T2##SUB# Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hanma is tightening it up a little... Shart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hanma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baki Hanma! Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. In defeat, Rumsfeld Shart stepped up to the mic, saying 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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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 67 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Hole! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Hole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Snowstrinski leaves Hole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Hole gets caught flat footed, as Snowstrinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hole Hole can't keep his opponent in guard - Snowstrinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hole defends it well. #SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Hole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. Hole wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
#SUB# Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hole defends it well. #SUB# Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hole wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hole controlling the position well. Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though. Hole wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Hole is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Snowstrinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snowstrinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard. #SUB2# Hole looking for submissions off his back. Hole works his way to full guard. Good work. Hole wants to sweep but no luck. Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. Hole is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hole keeping full guard, as Snowstrinski tries to pass. #T3# Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Hole 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. You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Snowstrinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hole has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Hole is working away. #SUB# Snowstrinski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hole wants to control but Snowstrinski postures up.#T4##SUB# Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hole is looking to reverse the position. Hole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom. Hole is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hole controlling the position 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. Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hole managing to control the position. #T5# Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (2) Hole Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #SUB# Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment. Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6# Hole passes Snowstrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hole is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer. Hole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control. Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control. Hole content to control rather than advance. #T7# Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. Hole 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. Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Hole trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (7) vs (2) Hole Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position. 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.#T8# Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (2) Hole Hole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole. Hole pulls Snowstrinski in to control the position. Snowstrinski won't allow Hole to sweep him here. Snowstrinski slips nicely into half guard. Hole trying to control here.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (6) Hole#T9# Snowstrinski breaks Hole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (12) vs (6) Hole Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position. Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Hole 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 trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10# Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. Hole trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hole wants to sweep but no luck. Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hole is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
#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. #T11# Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (12) vs (8) Hole Hole controls from within his opponent's guard. Hole slips nicely into half guard.#T12# Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Snowstrinski wants to control but Hole is keeping busy.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. Hole wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy. Hole controlling the pace. Hole is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Hole trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well. Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#T13# Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Hole wants to take a breather but Snowstrinski is having none of it. Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hole tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. Hole wants to take a breather but Snowstrinski is having none of it. Hole content to control rather than advance. Hole wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy. #T14# Hole 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. Hole slows the pace down in half guard. Hole trying to advance position but Snowstrinski counters by regaining guard. Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Snowstrinski takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. A pretty intense looking Olaf Snowstrinski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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