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GFY 64 - NOT Carl Weathers PBP Commentary |
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 19 wins and 45 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hestler is looking to clinch but Snowstrinski is avoiding it.
Olaf Snowstrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snowstrinski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snowstrinski lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hestler
Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hestler is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Hestler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Hestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hestler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snowstrinski is staying tight to Hestler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hestler is trying to get back 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.
Snowstrinski taking a breather here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Hestler is working away.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Hestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hestler seems a little lost for a moment, as Snowstrinski dominates the positioning.
Hestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snowstrinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snowstrinski works to advance to full mount. Hestler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (7) vs (0) Hestler
Snowstrinski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hestler tries to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Hestler is looking to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hestler is having none of it.
Snowstrinski avoids the attempt from Hestler to control.
Snowstrinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski tries to control but Hestler wriggling away.
Snowstrinski avoids the attempt from Hestler to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hestler stops Snowstrinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (10) vs (0) Hestler
You can see the frustration on Hestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hestler is really stuck here.
Snowstrinski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski has his arm under Hestler's chin here. Game over son! Snowstrinski squeezes tightly and Hestler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Snowstrinski!
A pretty intense looking Olaf Snowstrinski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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