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Event:
ACA 11: Bastard vs Kalske
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hall misses with a takedown #CL#
and Gray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Gray has picked Hall up - he's going for a ride! Gray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hall manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hall misses with a takedown #TD#
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control.
Hall throws Gray to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily#CL#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gray .
Aron Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hall.#T2#
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray 's guard.
Gray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Hall 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.#SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Gray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Hall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gray kicks Hall off and gets to his feet.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Hall controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage.
Gray wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Gray advancing to mount. #SUB#
Gray wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tony Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gray trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall 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.#SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall shoots and misses #CL#
and Gray moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aron Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Gray sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hall doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gray paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hall - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Hall!
An out of breath Tony Hall 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini 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.
Hall 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.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Saldini
Hall postures up.
#SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saldini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saldini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saldini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini takes a little break here. Hall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him. #T3#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Saldini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall prevents Saldini from improving position.
Hall seems a little lost for a moment, as Saldini dominates the positioning.#T5#
Saldini working away.
Saldini is trying to move to mount but Hall reverses beautifully and ends up in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (6) Saldini
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (8) Saldini
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.
Saldini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (6) vs (11) Saldini
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Saldini has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (6) vs (13) Saldini
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saldini fails to move to back control. #T7##SUB2#
Saldini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hall manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face as Saldini controls the position.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hall's legs.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Saldini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (6) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Saldini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Saldini controlling from mount. #T10#
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall regains half guard.
Saldini is looking to pass Hall's guard but actually Hall recovers to full guard.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Hall controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (17) Saldini
Saldini is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Saldini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (20) Saldini
Saldini wants to take his opponent's back but Hall doesn't allow it.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall stops Saldini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Saldini takes Hall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hall is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (23) Saldini
Hall staying busy and making it hard for Saldini to control. #T14#
Saldini is not going to allow Hall to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Saldini looking to break Hall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saldini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 23 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentina Fortunato!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fortunato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Fortunato
Hall keeping moving, preventing Fortunato from controlling successfully.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fortunato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fortunato sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hall doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fortunato paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hall - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Hall!
An out of breath Tony Hall 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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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carla Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oliveira (4) vs (0) Hall
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.
Hall manages 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.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira prevents Hall from improving his position.
We've been hearing that Oliveira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (2) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (4) vs (5) Hall
Oliveira is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hall is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (4) vs (7) Hall
Hall controlling his opponent.
Oliveira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Oliveira (4) vs (10) Hall
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.#SUB2#
Hall tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB2#
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Oliveira is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Oliveira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Hall!
A victorious Tony Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Irrawaddy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Hall is trying to control the position but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control the position.
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hall moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irrawaddy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Irrawaddy works to advance to full mount. Hall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hall tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Hall can't escape the position.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (10) Irrawaddy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.#T5#
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hall doesn't escape. #T6##T7#
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Irrawaddy looking for the choke but no joy.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.#T9#
It looks like Irrawaddy 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.
Hall can't escape the position.
#T10#
Irrawaddy 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.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.#T11##T12#
Irrawaddy doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy#T13#
Irrawaddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irrawaddy holds on and takes a little breather.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irrawaddy is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here. #T14#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (12) Irrawaddy#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Renoa Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hall tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Gracie prevents Hall from improving his position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing much here.
#T1#
Gracie moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Gracie
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Hall has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hall on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Hall!
After winning the bout, Tony Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pete Bawler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bawler looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Bawler
Bawler is stalling in the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bawler is one step ahead there.
Bawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Hall keeping full guard, as Bawler tries to pass.
Bawler won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall pulls Bawler in close to prevent any damage.
Bawler trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bawler sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bawler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Bawler from controlling successfully.
Bawler looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bawler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bawler has Hall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Bawler
Hall trying to control but Bawler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall passes Bawler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bawler is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bawler is looking to get back to full guard here but Hall has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Bawler
Hall wants to control but Bawler is keeping him busy.
Bawler looks to move to half guard but instead Hall has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (7) vs (2) Bawler
Bawler is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action. #T5##SUB#
Hall working for a guillotine from mount but Bawler is in no mood to give up.
Bawler gets back to half guard.
Hall stalling away here and it's allowed Bawler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Bawler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hall has passed into half guard!
Bawler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Bawler trying to control but Hall postures up.
#SUB#
Bawler is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bawler is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Hall!
Tony Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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