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GFY 125 Writings on the skeet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 52 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 154 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Garcia pushes Pancake up against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pancake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Pancake
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pancake working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard. #T1#
Pancake is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Pancake
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia mounts Pancake! Really nice guard pass there!
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia wants to take Pancake's back here but Pancake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Garcia is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pancake is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Pancake#T3#
What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Garcia biding his time, controlling Pancake. #T4#
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 has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off.
Pancake is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
Further stalling from Garcia.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.
Pancake tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Garcia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
#T6#
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7#
Pancake just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Garcia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Garcia controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape. #T9#
Garcia continues to hold on tight.#T10##T11##T12#
Garcia has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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 really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pancake.
Garcia continues to stall.
Pancake is trying to break free.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. #T13#
What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More hug and hope from Garcia.
Garcia is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off. #T14#
Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Garcia 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Garcia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 131 wins and 68 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 32 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cowboy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dalton is trying to defend but Cowboy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Cowboy
Cowboy trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Cowboy is controlling well.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Cowboy sits in half guard.
Cowboy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cowboy is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton 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.#T1#
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton is trying to keep Cowboy in close.
Cowboy passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cowboy seems to be looking for submissions.
Dalton wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy.
Dalton keeping hold of Cowboy's head, controlling as best he can.
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.#SUB2#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Cowboy.
#SUB2#
Cowboy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Cowboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton is pressing down on Cowboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Cowboy from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Cowboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cowboy stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is pulling down on Cowboy's head. It's preventing any offense from Cowboy, at least for the moment.
Cowboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Cowboy postures up.
Cowboy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Cowboy advances to half guard. #T3#
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Cowboy is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Cowboy keeps him under control.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Cowboy has control of the leg.
Dalton won't allow Cowboy to pass to mount.
Cowboy is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowboy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton trying to hold on to Cowboy's head to control him but Cowboy postures up.
Cowboy wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dalton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowboy.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Cowboy has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dalton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowboy.
Dalton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Cowboy controlling him for the moment.
Dalton controlling Cowboy's posture.
Cowboy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Cowboy#T6##SUB2#
Cowboy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cowboy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cowboy trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton 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 takes a little break here. Dalton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Cowboy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Cowboy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dalton (0) vs (7) Cowboy
Dalton tries to hold on but Cowboy postures up.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Cowboy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cowboy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Cowboy wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Cowboy wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Cowboy's attempts to control the action.
Dalton tries to control Cowboy's body but Cowboy pushes him off. Dalton squirms to his side and now Cowboy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (10) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for the choke from the back position but Dalton is controlling his hands well. #T9#
Cowboy keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Cowboy is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Cowboy has good solid back control here.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cowboy is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton tries to roll over but Cowboy keeps him under control.
Cowboy tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it. #T10#
Dalton is looking to control Cowboy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cowboy looking to pass the guard.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Cowboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cowboy trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to control.
#T11#
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Cowboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Cowboy trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cowboy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cowboy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Cowboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowboy postures up.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowboy is one step ahead there.
Cowboy trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Cowboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. #T13#
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Cowboy being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalton tries to get out of the position.
Cowboy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cowboy trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling Cowboy's posture.
Cowboy trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T14#
Cowboy being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton is trying to keep Cowboy in close.
Cowboy is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowboy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cowboy wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Domino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 41 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Domino tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
Abner pulls Domino in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Domino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Domino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner is trying to control the position but Domino postures up. #T1#
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Domino defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Domino pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Domino stands and throws Abner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Domino (3) vs (0) Abner
Domino trying to control the position but Abner is working away.
Abner wants to control but Domino postures up.
Abner tries to buck Domino off but Domino is having none of it.#T3#
Domino is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Domino tries to advance to mount but can't.
Abner manages to get back to half guard.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg.
Domino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Domino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
Abner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Domino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Domino has control of the leg. #T5#
Abner moves into full guard.
Abner is pulling down on Domino's head to control his posture.
Abner wants to sweep here but Domino controlling him for the moment.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Domino wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner is trying to keep Domino in close.
#T7#
Domino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Domino wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Domino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Domino (3) vs (2) Abner#T8#
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domino keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Domino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Domino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Domino working a defensive guard here.
Abner pushes down on Domino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abner is trying to control. Domino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abner not doing much here.
Let's hope that Abner 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.#T10#
Abner prevents Domino from improving his position.
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Domino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abner wants to control but Domino is keeping him busy.
Well, if Abner 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.
Abner is trying to control. Domino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Domino tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Abner 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. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
Abner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Domino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Domino is working away. #T12##SUB#
Domino actively working from the bottom here.
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner wants to take a breather but Domino is having none of it. #SUB2#
Domino is defending against the submission attempts here by Abner.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Domino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Abner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Domino trying to control but Abner postures up.
Abner trying to pass the guard but Domino defending well.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abner is trying to control. Domino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Abner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abner wants to pass to mount but Domino is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abner seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.
Abner is pressing down on Domino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domino is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domino takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Johnny Domino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 50 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 54 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Everett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hestler tries to avoid it but Everett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hestler to the ground. Hestler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hestler gets a clinch.
Everett is working for takedown but Hestler is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Everett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Everett#T1#
Hestler trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
Hestler keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
Everett wants to control from the top but Hestler keeps moving.
Everett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hestler wants to control the position but Everett says "no thanks buddy" and passes 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.#T2#
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hestler keeps working.
Hestler tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hestler looking for submissions off his back.
Hestler is controlling Everett's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Hestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Everett is trying to control. Hestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hestler tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg.
Everett stalling. #SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Everett is keen to just control but Hestler is a slippery customer.
Well, if Everett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hestler trying to hold on to Everett's head to control him but Everett postures up.
#T5#
Everett wants to take a breather but Hestler is having none of it.
Everett prevents Hestler from improving his position.#SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hestler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Everett is keen to just control but Hestler is a slippery customer.#T6#
Everett controlling the action here.
Hestler trying to control but Everett postures up.
Everett wants to pass the guard but Hestler is defending well. #SUB#
Hestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hestler tries to get to full guard but Everett has control of the leg. #T7#
Hestler is looking to control Everett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hestler avoid being mounted?
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Hestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett prevents Hestler from improving his position.
Everett content to control rather than advance.
Hestler wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Everett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Everett has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (5) Everett
Everett wants to control the pace but Hestler is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Hestler is looking to get to half guard.
Hestler is working hard here to advance position.
Everett content just to control the position here. #T10#
Hestler wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hestler is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Everett goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Hestler turns into him and now he's in Everett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (5) Everett#SUB2#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Everett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hestler has managed to get both his arms back between Everett's legs - danger averted.
Hestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Everett looking for a guillotine here but Hestler defends easily.
Hestler trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Hestler trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett wants to sweep but no luck.
Hestler content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Hestler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (5) vs (5) Everett
Everett is trying to control Hestler's posture but Hestler avoids it.
Hestler wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett seems a little lost for a moment, as Hestler dominates the positioning.
Hestler wants to take a breather but Everett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Everett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Everett wins on points by 6 to 5.
Filmore Everett 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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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 8 wins and 4 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Karson Massey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Massey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Massey
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Massey trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Massey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey is trying to improve his position.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Massey is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the 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'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.
Massey wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T2#
Hardy takes a little break here. Massey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Massey struggling a bit here.
Massey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Massey being controlled for a moment.
Massey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Massey tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Massey trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Massey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (0) Massey
Massey tries to control Hardy's body but Hardy pushes him off. Massey squirms to his side and now Hardy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (11) vs (0) Massey#SUB#
Hardy has got one arm under Massey's chin. This could be trouble... Massey trying to control the other hand but Hardy 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 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nero Hardy!
A very excited looking Nero Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
The Flamingo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
Sousa keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Sousa controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself. #SUB#
The Flamingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Flamingo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sousa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Flamingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Flamingo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Flamingo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Flamingo pushing down on Sousa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard but The Flamingo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Sousa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The Flamingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Sousa tries to reverse the position but The Flamingo maintains control.
The Flamingo fails to advance to Sousa's back.
Sousa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Flamingo prevents Sousa from getting the reversal.
The Flamingo is looking to work his way around to Sousa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The Flamingo mounts Sousa! Really nice guard pass there!
The Flamingo trying to control but Sousa is having none of it. #T3#
Sousa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sousa wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy.
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sousa defends it well.
Sousa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Flamingo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (8) The Flamingo#T4#
Sousa prevents The Flamingo from taking his back.
Sousa tries to hold on but The Flamingo pushes him away.
Sousa is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action.
The Flamingo content just to control the position here.
Sousa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
The Flamingo controlling from the full mount.
The Flamingo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sousa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (0) vs (11) The Flamingo
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sousa is defending well though. The Flamingo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sousa is really stuck here.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Sousa trying to control the hands but The Flamingo breaks the grip. #SUB2#
The Flamingo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sousa trying to control the position but The Flamingo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sousa escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (11) The Flamingo#SUB#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
#SUB#
Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
The Flamingo is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Flamingo avoid being mounted?
The Flamingo is trying is best to control the position here.
The Flamingo trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Flamingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Flamingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping the position.#T8#
The Flamingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there.
Sousa looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (13) The Flamingo
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving. #SUB#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Flamingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Flamingo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (2) vs (16) The Flamingo
Sousa is not content to let The Flamingo control the position.
The Flamingo has control of an arm but Sousa manages to advance to The Flamingo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sousa (6) vs (16) The Flamingo
The Flamingo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sousa's guard. Nice work there by The Flamingo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (6) vs (18) The Flamingo
Sousa wants to improve his position but instead The Flamingo has moved into half guard.
The Flamingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
More stalling from The Flamingo.
Sousa wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Flamingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Flamingo prevents Sousa from improving his position.
The Flamingo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (6) vs (21) The Flamingo#T11#
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape.
Sousa can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for an armbar but Sousa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sousa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (21) The Flamingo#SUB2#
Sousa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Flamingo trying to control the position.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Flamingo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (23) The Flamingo
The Flamingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sousa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Flamingo controls the pace.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a triangle but The Flamingo pushes his legs off easily.
Sousa controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself. #T13##SUB#
Sousa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The Flamingo doesn't defend quickly enough and Sousa has managed to lock this one up! Can The Flamingo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sousa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Sousa!
An out of breath Alex Sousa 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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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 6 wins and 12 losses; Xicko Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hanma jumps guard and drags Loco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Loco has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (3) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanma prevents Loco from moving into mount.
Loco controlling from side mount.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma sneaks back into 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.
Hanma has his hands clasped together around Loco's back. He's all about the action.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma wants to control but Loco is keeping busy.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma trying to control here.
Loco wants to free his trapped foot but Hanma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Loco controlling the action here.
Loco trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #SUB2#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hanma looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loco passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (6) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Loco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Loco working away.
Loco wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Loco slows the pace down.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Hanma wants to control but Loco postures up.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Hanma is not content to let Loco control the position.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma stops Loco from passing to mount.
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loco off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loco (6) vs (4) Hanma
Hanma not allowing Loco to control his hands. #SUB2#
Loco fending off the submission attempt from Hanma. #SUB2#
Loco showing good submission defense here.
#T6##SUB2#
Hanma working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loco is doing well to defend. Hanma seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loco is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 36 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lilo Fan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fontaine sprawls well. Fontaine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lilo Fan gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Fontaine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lilo Fan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fontaine (4) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Fontaine trying to control the action but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fontaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Fontaine postures up.
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#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lilo Fan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lilo Fan has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Lilo Fan tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lilo Fan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fontaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Lilo Fan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fontaine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Lilo Fan is looking to improve his position.
Fontaine wants to free his trapped foot but Lilo Fan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fontaine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but Lilo Fan defending well. #T5#
Fontaine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine trying to control from Lilo Fan's half guard. Lilo Fan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fontaine postures up.
#T6#
Fontaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lilo Fan is keeping the position for now.
Lilo Fan working a defensive guard here.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fontaine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fontaine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Lilo Fan keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Lilo Fan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fontaine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lilo Fan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Lilo Fan is retaining full guard. #T8#
Lilo Fan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine content to stall in guard here.
Lilo Fan trying to keep a closed guard but Fontaine is proving a slippery customer.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lilo Fan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Fontaine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lilo Fan trying to keep a closed guard but Fontaine is proving a slippery customer.
Lilo Fan has his hands on Fontaine's head, controlling the position.
Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Lilo Fan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fontaine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fontaine controlling from the top position.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilo Fan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lilo Fan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Fontaine content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan looking for a guillotine here but Fontaine defends easily.
Fontaine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Fontaine advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (7) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilo Fan keeps working.
Lilo Fan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lilo Fan is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilo Fan keeps working.
Lilo Fan wants to control the action here but instead Fontaine manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (10) vs (0) Lilo Fan#T13##SUB#
Fontaine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Lilo Fan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lilo Fan and Fontaine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lilo Fan can't do much from the bottom here.
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Lilo Fan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fontaine is trying to move to mount but Lilo Fan reverses beautifully and ends up in Fontaine's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (10) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Fontaine pulls Lilo Fan in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Fontaine continues to stall.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Lilo Fan is proving a slippery customer.
Lilo Fan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fontaine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lilo Fan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (10) vs (5) Lilo Fan
And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Trip Fontaine is the new super heavyweight champion!
Trip Fontaine 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 34 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 36 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gardener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shart uses from the top position.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shart postures up.
Shart preventing the sweep.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Shart won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shart manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Shart
Shart is trying to keep Gardener in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gardener is defending well. Shart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gardener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shart celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 48 wins and 67 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 35 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snowstrinski as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Snowstrinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hole
Hole keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hole
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping 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 is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snowstrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Snowstrinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Hole control the position.
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 trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Hole control the position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hole postures up.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away. #SUB2#
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Hole is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Snowstrinski is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snowstrinski avoid being mounted?
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Hole sits in half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hole is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Hole#SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski prevents Hole from moving into mount.
Hole trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Snowstrinski prevents Hole from improving position. #SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Hole just content to control the position. #T6#
Snowstrinski is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #SUB2#
Hole is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
Snowstrinski manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Hole controlling the action here.#T7#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Hole is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
Hole trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Hole prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Hole works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (8) Hole
Hole working away.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Snowstrinski is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position.
Hole tries to move to mount but Snowstrinski blocks the move with his legs.
Snowstrinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Snowstrinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hole's best efforts.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole is taking a breather. Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
#SUB#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Hole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T12#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hole postures up.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Snowstrinski 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.#T13#
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Hole trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hole in close.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jackson Hole gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pancakes!'. |
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