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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Hall
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hall stalling.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall postures up.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.#T4##SUB#
Kuang has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (5) Hall
Kuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall wants to take Kuang's back here but Kuang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Hall controlling from mount.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kuang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hall controlling from mount.
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall prevents Kuang from improving his position.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Kuang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuang, not yet. #T10#
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall prevents Kuang from improving his position.#T12#
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall takes a little break here. Kuang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Hall just content to control the position.
Kuang tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Bar
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall wants to control but Bar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Bar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T1#
Hall tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.
Hall isn't going anywhere.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Bar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Bar is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hall is controlling Bar's trapped leg to prevent Bar from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Hall pulls Bar in to control the position. #T4#
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Bar
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now. #T6#
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Bar from advancing position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (11) Bar
Bar content just to control the position here.
Hall holds on to Bar as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall trying to control but Bar postures up.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (11) Bar
Bar can't escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bar 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.#T9#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bar for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Hall continues to stall.#T11#
Bar trying to control but not successfully.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Bar tries to buck him off.
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Bar. #T12#
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Bar can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T13#
Hall controlling well, preventing Bar from escaping the position.
Bar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 11 to 4. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Hall
Rhodeo is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. #T2#
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Hall in close.
Rhodeo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (5) Hall#T3#
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall in the domination position with Rhodeo hanging on.
Hall taking a breather here. #T4#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hall slows the pace down. #T5#
Hall working away.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo is being controlled here. #T6#
Hall working away.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.#T10#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T12#
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall slows the pace down.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
More stalling from Hall.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall working away.
Hall slows the pace down.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Hall postures up.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 5 to 0.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Standish has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Standish gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hall has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
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.#T1#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is controlling Standish's posture.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Hall pulls Standish in to control the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Standish trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Standish trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Hall
Standish 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.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.#T3#
Standish controlling the position.
Standish looking to control.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Standish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Standish has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Standish controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Standish wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.
Standish trying to control the position here.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (5) Hall
Standish tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall staying calm.#T9#
Standish tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controls the position.
Standish is looking for a sweep.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Let's hope that Hall 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.#T11#
Standish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Hall 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.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Hall wants to take Standish's back here but Standish is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Standish wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall wants to take Standish's back here but Standish is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Standish is looking to get to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount. #T14#
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.
Hall fails to advance to Standish's back.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall prevents Standish from getting the reversal.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
Scott 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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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall'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.
Hall is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T1#
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #T3#
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Hall controlling the action here.#T5#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Hall prevents Chai from improving his position.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Chai
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (4) Chai
Hall wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Hall is really stuck here.
Despite being in a bad position, Hall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T9#
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall is really stuck here.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hall wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke.
Chai is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke. #T10#
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai has the hooks in. Hall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hall tries to break free.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Chai
Hall controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (6) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Chai trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to control the position here.
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.#T13#
Hall is controlling Chai's posture.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (9) vs (6) Chai
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 15 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hlervu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hlervu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hlervu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hall is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T2#
Hlervu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Hlervu sits in half guard.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Hall#T4##SUB#
Hlervu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hlervu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlervu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall passes Hlervu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlervu has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Hall wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Hlervu is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for subs off his back but Hall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Hlervu passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (4) Hall#T12#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Hlervu's body and controls the position.
Hlervu pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Hlervu has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu looking to control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.#T14#
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hlervu! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (7) Hall
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hlervu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) One
Hall 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.
Hall wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
One managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall stays in close to One's body and controls the position.
One keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T2#
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down One for as long as he can get away with.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#T4#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
One has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
One trying to control the position.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
One trying to control but Hall postures up.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) One
You can see the frustration on One's face as Hall controls the position. #T7#
Hall continues to stall.#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Hall'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.
One can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Hall taking a breather here.
Further stalling from Hall.
One is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
One struggling a bit here.#T13#
Hall is staying tight to One's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Hall continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.#TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (0) vs (4) Hall
Makarov's coaches at Globo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hall controls the position from side control.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
Hall taking a breather here.
Makarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Makarov has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Hall looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makarov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to break free.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Makarov is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Makarov 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.
Makarov'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.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
#T3#
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
Hall is keeping busy.
Makarov controls the position.
Hall trying to control the action but Makarov just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov is looking to control Hall but Hall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Makarov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Makarov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall tries to escape the position.
Makarov trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Makarov is not going to allow Hall to sit and survive in this position.
Hall tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (6) Hall
Makarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Makarov pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall 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.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T6#
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Makarov is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7##SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Hall postures up.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T8#
Hall is looking to advance position but Makarov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (8) vs (6) Hall
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Makarov not doing much here.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well. #T10#
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the action here.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Hall pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Hall controlling Makarov's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Hall pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Hall is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Makarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T14#
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Makarov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (8) vs (8) Hall
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makarov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makarov takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Bar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bar for as long as he can get away with.
Hall continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bar trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall prevents Bar from improving his position.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now. #T8#
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bar has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Bar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.#T9#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Bar trying to control but Hall postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall'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.#T10#
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bar 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.#T11#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Bar is holding on to half guard well.
Hall is taking a breather. Bar 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.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Bar defends it.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall moves into full mount! Bar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Bar
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall controlling from mount. #T13#
Bar tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Bar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Hall avoids the attempt from Bar to control.
Bar can't escape the position.
Bar is still trying to improve position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Scott Hall gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Well, if Hall 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.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Orion defends it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Orion gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall 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.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Orion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hall is now in half guard.
Orion trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion regains half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Orion is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orion wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orion for as long as he can get away with.
Hall'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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (4) Orion
Orion is looking to control Hall but Hall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orion is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Orion
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Orion keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (6) Orion
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Orion has moved into half guard.
Hall controlling the position for now.#T8#
Orion wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall pulls Orion in close to his closed guard and prevents Orion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (9) vs (6) Orion
Hall controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (12) vs (6) Orion#T10#
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hall continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T11##T12#
Orion is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall controlling from side mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Orion is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face as Hall controls the position. #T14#
Orion tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Scott Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Vrjalya fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrjalya enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrjalya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall 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.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T1#
Hall'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall stands and throws Vrjalya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Vrjalya#T2#
Hall staying calm.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Hall staying calm.#T3#
Hall wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Hall slows the pace down.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Hall takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall trying to control from Vrjalya's half guard. Vrjalya has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Further stalling from Hall.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.#T7#
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T8#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling Vrjalya's trapped leg to prevent Vrjalya from advancing to side control.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Vrjalya prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall controlling the position well.
Vrjalya is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Hall is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Hall pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T12#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall postures up.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vrjalya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Vrjalya won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
#T14#
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Vrjalya sits in half guard.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall controlling the position.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Scott Hall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dukat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dukat is staying active.
Dukat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall is trying to control but Dukat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Hall
Dukat controlling his opponent.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (8) vs (0) Hall#T2#
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dukat.
#SUB#
Hall preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dukat.
Dukat controls the action.#SUB#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Dukat controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Dukat tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Hall tries to roll but Dukat sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Hall prevents Dukat from getting a body triangle.
Hall tries to roll but Dukat sticks to his back.
Dukat is looking to control Hall but Hall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hall breaks Dukat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (8) vs (2) Hall
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dukat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dukat keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T5#
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall controlling from the top position. #T6#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Dukat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dukat has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T7#
Dukat pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dukat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T8#
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
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.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dukat pulls Hall in to control the position.
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall passes into half guard.
Dukat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall controlling the action here.
Dukat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Dukat trying to control the position.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now.
Dukat is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #T12##SUB#
Dukat looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
#SUB#
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall won't allow Dukat to sweep him here. #T13##SUB#
Dukat is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Dukat keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall postures up.
Hall 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. #T14##SUB#
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Dukat trying to control the position.
Dukat is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Dukat looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukat, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Gul Dukat 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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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Doe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doe is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Doe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Doe has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Doe is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall tries for a takedown but Doe manages to get underhooks.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Doe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doe manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (0) vs (4) Doe
Hall tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Doe working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Hall is looking to control Doe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Doe prevents Hall from improving his position.#T2#
Hall wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (7) Doe
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doe is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (9) Doe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall can't escape the position.
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall moves into full guard.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall managing to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Doe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Doe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall managing to control the position. #T7#
Doe wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe postures up.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Hall pulls Doe in to control the position.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (9) Doe
Hall 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. #T9#
Doe keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Doe keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall 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 passes into half guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Doe tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Doe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doe. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (9) Doe#T11#
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doe is still trying to improve position.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Doe's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (9) Doe
Hall controls the position.#T13#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.
Hall is not going to allow Doe to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Doe right now.
Hall keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free.
Doe trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall controls the action.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (11) Doe
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 11 to 8.
John Doe 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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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Gracie
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Gracie
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.#T4#
Gracie just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T5#
Hall has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Hall controls the position.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall'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.#T6#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Hall gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Hall controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T7#
Hall controlling from the back.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Hall 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.
Hall trying to control.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Further stalling from Hall.
A lull in the action here.
Hall biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hall.
#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Hall controls the action.
Hall struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hall controlling from the back.#T10#
Hall continues to stall.
Hall not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Hall controls the position.
Hall wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.#T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Hall controls the action.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Hall to control. #T14#
Hall controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Hall not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hall is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Scott Hall gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and clinches.
Matariki tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Matariki is trying to trip Hall. He has hold of a leg but Hall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matariki persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Matariki
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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Matariki preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Matariki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Matariki
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Matariki wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T1#
Hall has his hands clasped together around Matariki's back. He's all about the action.
Matariki tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hall moves into full guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Matariki is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T2#
Hall has control of Matariki's left arm, preventing Matariki from doing any damage.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall is controlling Matariki's posture.
Matariki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (5) Matariki
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Hall stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hall wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Hall is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Matariki is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall stands and throws Matariki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (5) Matariki
Matariki is being controlled here. #T9#
Matariki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away. #T10#
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.
Hall trying to control the position but Matariki is working away.
Hall looking to control but instead Matariki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Hall is stalling here. Matariki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matariki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (9) Matariki#T11#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Matariki gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (5) vs (11) Matariki
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Matariki wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is just holding on here. Matariki manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (5) vs (14) Matariki
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T13#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
Hall can't escape the position.
Matariki tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hall wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 14 to 5.
Mapuche Matariki 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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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Le Boulder clinches.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Boulder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Boulder is defending well.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hall.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Le Boulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Le Boulder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
#T1#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder 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.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Le Boulder from advancing position.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to control.
Le Boulder trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Hall#T2#
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Boulder has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Hall tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall is controlling Le Boulder's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder 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. #T5#
Le Boulder'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.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Hall controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to control.
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.
Hall controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder advances to half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Hall is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Le Boulder has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (7) vs (2) Hall
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
#T9#
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Hall won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount. #T10#
Le Boulder is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up. #T11#
Le Boulder stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall is pulling down on Le Boulder's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Boulder, at least for the moment.
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.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder postures up.
Hall wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Le Boulder has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.#T14#
Hall is trying to control but Le Boulder passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (10) vs (2) Hall
Le Boulder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 62 wins and 38 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Hirsch shows good takedown defense.
Hall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirsch defends well and Hall ends up having to push Hirsch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hirsch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hirsch has clasped his hands together around Hall's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (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.
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.
Hall is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hirsch controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to control but Hirsch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Hall
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Hall tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hall needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Hall buck him off.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Hall wants to escape the position.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hall's body.
Hirsch'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.
Hall tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hall's body.
Hall holding on to Hirsch's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Hall tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hirsch struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Hall tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hall trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Hirsch is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Hirsch.#T6#
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.
Hall tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Hirsch 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.
Hall trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Hirsch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Hall buck him off.
Further stalling from Hirsch.
Hirsch continues to stall.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Hirsch gets his hands free as Hall looks to control.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hall doesn't escape.
Hall wants to escape the position.
Hirsch gets his hands free as Hall looks to control.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hall is keeping busy.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hall doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Hall breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (7) vs (2) Hall
Hirsch pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T10#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hirsch pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Hirsch doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hirsch is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Hall#T12#
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hirsch is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (4) Hall
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hall 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.#T13#
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there. #T14#
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Makarov pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makarov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Makarov closes the distance and clinches.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makarov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall has Makarov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makarov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makarov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Makarov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Hall won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Hall wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hall won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall controlling the position well. #T2#
Hall wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Makarov seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makarov is working away from the top position though.
Hall wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makarov trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. #T5#
Makarov is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (5) Makarov
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.
Makarov trying to control but not successfully.
Makarov tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Hall tries to get the hooks in deep but Makarov pushed the leg off.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Makarov is still trying to improve position.
Hall controls the position.
Hall is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Makarov tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Hall struggling to keep hold of the position.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall'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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov is really stuck here.
#T8#
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (7) Makarov
Hall wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture. #T9#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to control.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Makarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11##SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarov for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov sneaks back into half guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Makarov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Well, if Hall 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.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#T14#
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to stall here but Makarov recovers full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Scott Hall gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dalton 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.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Dalton is controlling Hall's posture.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Dalton seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Dalton 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.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Dalton controlling Hall's posture.
Hall postures up.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Hall pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton won't allow Hall to pass to mount. #T6#
Dalton trying to control but Hall postures up.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Dalton won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall trying to control the pace. #T7#
Dalton tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Hall postures up.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Hall controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Hall#T8#
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dalton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Dalton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Dalton keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton gets full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Dalton is controlling Hall's posture.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Hall
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
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.
Hall has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Dalton won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T10#
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the position well.
Dalton trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall controlling Dalton's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Hall pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (7) Hall
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hall passes into half guard.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (10) Hall
Dalton wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Well,Dalton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 10 to 5.
After the big win, Scott Hall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavicci as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Hall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Hall from improving his position.
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.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Hall wants to sweep but Lavicci has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Lavicci
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall gets full guard.
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.
Hall has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Hall controlling Lavicci's posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Hall seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #T4#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lavicci has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Lavicci has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (10) Lavicci
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Hall wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall holds of for dear life.#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T8#
Hall regains half guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Lavicci prevents Hall from improving his position.
Lavicci wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #T9#
Hall controlling Lavicci's posture.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall 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 (10) Lavicci#T10#
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Hall wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall controlling the action here.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#T14#
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.#T1#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Hall
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (8) Hall#T3#
Hall controls the position.
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.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#T6#
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
Anderson is trying to break free.
#T7#
Hall 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.
#T8#
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T10#
Hall not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here. #T11#
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall controlling the pace. #T12#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T13#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Hall not doing much here.
#T14#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (11) Hall
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Hall stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 11 to 0.
Scott Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has hold of one of Hall's legs. Hall is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Gracie
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Gracie
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looking to control.
Hall advances to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T2#
Hall is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Hall stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie 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) Gracie
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Hall takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hall taking a breather here.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall controls the position.
Hall wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Gracie 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 (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Well, if Hall 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.
#T8#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Hall wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Hall passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (6) Gracie
Hall is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Hall controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Scott Hall made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) 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.#SUB#
Hall sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Anderson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hall 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 Anderson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Hall
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (2) Hall#T1#
Zulu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (7) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is trying to escape the position but Zulu is controlling the position.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.#T2#
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zulu wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Zulu staying calm.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.
Hall stops Zulu from passing to mount. #T4#
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (9) vs (2) Hall
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T5#
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Hall is just holding on here. Zulu manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (12) vs (2) Hall
Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Zulu has good solid back control here. #T7#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Hall is really stuck 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.
#T8#
Zulu'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.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Zulu gets his hands free.
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zulu 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.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
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.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
#T10#
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.
Zulu has the hooks in. Hall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zulu 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.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Zulu advancing to mount.
Hall trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Hall keeping hold of Zulu's head, controlling as best he can.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position. #T13#
Zulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Zulu.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Zulu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (2) Hall
Zulu fails to take his opponent's back. #T14#
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall regains half guard.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 36 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Hirsch pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall looks for a takedown but Hirsch sprawls well.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirsch as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hirsch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Hirsch's back. He's all about the action.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Hall
A control attempt from Hall but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Hall
Hall prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hall wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hall holds on to Hirsch around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2#
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall manages to control the position for a moment.
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (10) vs (0) Hall#T4#
Hall regains half guard.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (13) vs (0) Hall
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hirsch 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.
#T5#
Hall is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Hall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hall. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (16) vs (0) Hall#T6#
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Hirsch is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hall can't escape the position.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall regains half guard.
Hirsch prevents Hall from improving his position.#T8#
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hirsch is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Hall tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hirsch being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hirsch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Hall working a defensive guard but Hirsch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (19) vs (0) Hall
Hirsch controls the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Hall wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hirsch is staying tight to Hall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hall tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (22) vs (0) Hall#T14#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall is holding Hirsch down, trying to stall.
Hall tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
A victorious Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasselach leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Wasselach closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hall to the mat! Hall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (0) Hall
Wasselach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasselach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall preventing the sweep. #T2#
Wasselach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (4) vs (2) Hall
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Wasselach trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wasselach controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wasselach stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T3#
Hall pulls Wasselach in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasselach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wasselach showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasselach trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall is controlling Wasselach's posture.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Wasselach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (7) vs (2) Hall#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall tries to control the position but Wasselach now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasselach (10) vs (2) Hall
Hall tries to roll but Wasselach sticks to his back.
#T6#
Wasselach is not going to allow Hall to sit and survive in this position.
Hall turns into Wasselach and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (10) vs (4) Hall
Hall stays in close to Wasselach's body and controls the position.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Wasselach is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Wasselach has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Hall won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Wasselach is working hard here to advance position.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall postures up.
Wasselach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (12) vs (4) Hall
Hall wants to sweep here but Wasselach controlling him for the moment.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall managing to control the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
Wasselach preventing the sweep.
Wasselach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T10#
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasselach controlling from the top position. #T11#
Hall looking to control.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Wasselach has moved into half guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
Wasselach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Hall trying to control but Wasselach postures up.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Wasselach seems content to control.
Wasselach is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to get back to full guard but Wasselach takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (15) vs (4) Hall
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Hall holds on, trying desperately to control.
Wasselach controlling from the full mount.
Wasselach wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (15) vs (6) Hall
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasselach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasselach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard.
Hall stays in close to Wasselach's body and controls the position.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A relieved looking Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (4) vs (0) Lo
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hall is staying tight to Lo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Hall taking a breather here.
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall slows the pace down.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Lo being controlled for a moment.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Hall controls the position.
Hall continues to stall.
Hall wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo wants to control but Hall postures up.#T3#
Lo seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Lo 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.#T4#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.#T5#
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall controlling the position.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Lo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Lo struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face as Hall controls the position.
Lo tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Hall working away.
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Hall trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Hall controlling the position. #T8#
Hall trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Lo
Lo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T9#
Lo 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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo postures up.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall 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 being controlled here momentarily.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (4) Lo
Hall pulls Lo in to control the position.
Hall keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #T12#
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall'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.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall controlling the position.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo postures up.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (4) Lo
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (6) Lo
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall working a defensive guard but Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (9) Lo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Hall is holding Lo down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Hall is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Anderson
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Hall is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Hall won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Anderson postures up.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Anderson
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall'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.#T11#
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (4) Anderson
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (4) Anderson
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T12#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#T13#
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Hall stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Scott 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:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Hall wants to control but Silva Jr has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Hall is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Hall is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Silva Jr#T5#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Hall fails to move to back control. #T6#
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva Jr is holding on tight.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva Jr prevents Hall from taking his back.#T7#
Silva Jr tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Silva Jr is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr 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.
Hall controlling from mount.
Silva Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Silva Jr has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (11) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Silva Jr tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Silva Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Silva Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (11) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Silva Jr has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall is pulling down on Silva Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva Jr, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Silva Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Hall controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Hall pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Silva Jr postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Rich Silva Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 46 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Sparxx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Sparxx is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Hall is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Hall is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Hall'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.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Hall controlling from the back.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx 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.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Hall is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Hall has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
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.
Hall looking to hold on to the position here but Sparxx rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Sparxx is not content to let Hall control the position.#T10#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Sparxx won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparxx is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Hall controlling the action here.#T13#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Hall trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Sparxx tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position. #T14#
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall working away.
A lull in the action here.
Further stalling from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Dolton
Dolton wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dolton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall continues to hold on tight.
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hall 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.
Dolton trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dolton has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Dolton has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dolton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Dolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dolton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dolton's guard.
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dolton wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall prevents Dolton from improving his position.
Dolton is positioning himself well to prevent Hall advancing to mount.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Dolton
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Dolton tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Dolton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall trying to control the position but Dolton is working away.
Hall taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T6#
Dolton is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Dolton is looking for a sweep.
Hall taking a breather here.
Hall wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolton keeps working.
Dolton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dolton is trying to improve his position.
Dolton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
Dolton is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Hall controls the position from side control.
Dolton is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Dolton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall controls the position. #T9#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
Dolton is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
Dolton is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall trying to control the position but Dolton is working away.
Dolton tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Hall just content to control the position.
Dolton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dolton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Dolton won't allow it.
Dolton is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Dolton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Dolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T12#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Dolton keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dolton has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall'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.#T13#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dolton looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.#T14#
Dolton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Dolton
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Silva Jr 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: Hall (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Silva Jr advancing to mount.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Silva Jr has moved into half guard.
Hall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Silva Jr#T2#
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is in trouble now - Silva Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Hall tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Silva Jr#T4#
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Silva Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T5#
Hall pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Hall seems keen to control Silva Jr's posture.#T6#
Silva Jr passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva Jr prevents Hall from improving his position.#T7#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (10) Silva Jr#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Hall prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T11#
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (12) Silva Jr
Hall is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T12#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (4) vs (15) Silva Jr
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall is letting Silva Jr control him for a moment.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Hall tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (4) vs (17) Silva Jr
Hall regains half guard.#T14#
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr 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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Event:
CWCFN 11
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Toro tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Toro to the ground. El Toro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hall enables El Toro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Hall
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hall looking to control.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro postures up.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro passes into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T3#
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Toro jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of El Toro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hall has a hand on El Toro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. El Toro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (0) Hall#T4#
Hall is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro content just to control the position here. #T5#
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hall is holding on tight.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead El Toro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (11) vs (0) Hall
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Hall tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
El Toro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hall biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T6#
El Toro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro controls the action.#SUB#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from El Toro. #T7#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Toro.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
Hall prevents El Toro from getting a body triangle.
Hall trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Despite being in a bad position, Hall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro 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.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hall is trying to roll into a better position but El Toro has get a rear naked choke and Hall is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galtero El Toro!
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro 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:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.#TD2#
Zulu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hall is trying to keep an underhook but Zulu manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Zulu
Hall trying to control here.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Zulu
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Zulu
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T1#
Hall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (10) Zulu
Hall tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zulu 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.
It looks like Zulu 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.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
Zulu avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
#T3#
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu won't let him.
Hall is trying to break free.
Zulu not allowing Hall to control his hands.
Hall can't escape the position.
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hall's body.
#T4#
Hall tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall controls the position.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu controlling his opponent. #T9#
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zulu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Zulu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (13) Zulu
Zulu controlling from the back.#T11#
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hall trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tries to control the position but Zulu now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (16) Zulu#T12#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu won't let him.
Hall turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (16) Zulu
Hall wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Hall won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (16) Zulu
Zulu 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.#T14#
Zulu is not content to let Hall control the position.
Zulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 16 to 5.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shaka Zulu 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:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 14 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic managing to control the position.
Hall stands and throws Hozdic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is staying tight to Hozdic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall working away.#T1#
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall working away.#T2#
Hozdic is being controlled here.
Hozdic tries to improve position but can't.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hall controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hozdic is letting Hall control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Hall.
Hozdic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hozdic is being controlled here.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Hall trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic is being controlled here.
Hozdic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (5) Hall
You can see the frustration on Hall's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (7) Hall
Hozdic is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (4) vs (10) Hall
Hozdic gets back to half guard.
Hozdic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hall is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Hozdic is working away. #T9#
Hall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hozdic's thigh. Hozdic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hozdic working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hall passes Hozdic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hozdic is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Hall is taking a breather. Hozdic 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.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T12#
Hozdic trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Hall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hozdic's thigh. Hozdic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T13#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall 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.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hozdic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (10) Hall
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.
Hall looking to control.
Hozdic won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is controlling Hozdic's posture.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Hozdic has passed into half guard.
Hall has a hand on Hozdic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hozdic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (10) Hall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 10 to 9.
Scott Hall is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Scott Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Samsonov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Samsonov keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall'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.#T1#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Samsonov for as long as he can get away with.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Samsonov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Samsonov. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Samsonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Samsonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov reaches up and holds on to Hall to control the position.#T2#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samsonov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T3#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall 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.
Samsonov trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Further stalling from Hall.#T4#
Samsonov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Samsonov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Samsonov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samsonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Samsonov is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T6#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samsonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Samsonov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Hall continues to stall.
Hall is looking to advance position but Samsonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (10) vs (6) Samsonov
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Samsonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Samsonov maintains control.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samsonov trying to control the pace.
Samsonov is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control here.
#T9#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov is controlling the pace.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is not content to let Samsonov control the position.#T10#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hall is controlling Samsonov's trapped leg to prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall gets full guard.#T11#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Samsonov passes into half guard.
Samsonov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall pulls Samsonov in close to prevent any damage.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Samsonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 23 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lucan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Hall
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Hall
Lucan 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: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Hall#T1##SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (7) Hall#T2#
Hall content just to control the position here.
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.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes Lucan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (4) vs (10) Hall
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall biding his time, controlling Lucan. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Lucan is really stuck here.
#T4#
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#T5#
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Lucan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall controlling from mount. #T7#
Hall wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T8#
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall fails to advance to Lucan's back.
Hall controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Lucan tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (13) Hall
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lucan prevents Hall from taking his back.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T11#
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (16) Hall#T13#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T14#
Lucan wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 4 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dolton looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Dolton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dolton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dolton controlling Hall's posture. #T1#
Dolton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (2) Hall
Dolton being controlled here momentarily.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dolton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Dolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall is pulling down on Dolton's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dolton is stalling in the full guard.
Hall keeping full guard, as Dolton tries to pass.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (4) Hall
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolton is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Dolton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolton pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Dolton trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Hall 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.
Dolton trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T6#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (4) vs (7) Hall#T7#
Dolton is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Dolton tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controls the position. #T8#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. #T9#
Hall looking to control but instead Dolton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dolton is not content to let Hall control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dolton is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall is looking to stall here but Dolton recovers full guard.
Dolton pulls Hall in to control the position.
Hall won't allow Dolton to sweep him here. #T10#
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dolton reverses the position - he's now on top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (7) Hall
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (9) Hall
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall is keen to just control but Dolton is a slippery customer.#T11#
Dolton wants to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Dolton tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Hall is pressing down on Dolton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dolton is holding on for now.
Dolton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dolton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Hall is continuing to stall.
Dolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.
Dolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T14#
Dolton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall stands and throws Dolton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (12) Hall
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!
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Scott Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T1#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Hall wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall 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 (5) Kersikov
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall'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.
Kersikov 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.
Hall is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall continues to hold on tight.#T6#
Hall is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall not doing much here.
#T7#
Hall prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Hall is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Hall prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Hall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Kersikov regains half guard.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (5) Kersikov
Hall slows the pace down.
Hall continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T11##T12#
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Hall turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall 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. #T2#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hall stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T3#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Hall postures up.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall passes into half guard. #T5#
Hall controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Barnes
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Hall tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall continues to stall.#T9#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (8) Barnes
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes 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 (7) vs (8) Barnes#T14#
Hall controls the position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Hall moves into full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Hall 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.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Hall
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Barnes has a hand on Hall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hall
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hall prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Hall wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Hall wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall wants to take Barnes's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling from mount.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (8) Hall
Barnes is trying to break free.
Hall controlling from the back.#T11#
Hall controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Hall controls the action.#T12#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Barnes. #T13#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to break free.
Hall controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
Scott 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki gets a clinch.
Matariki is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Matariki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Matariki
Hall trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
Matariki prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matariki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matariki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki 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.
Hall controlling from the back.
Hall has the hooks in. Matariki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Matariki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hall'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.#T3#
Hall keeps control of the position as Matariki tries to break free.
Hall is not going to allow Matariki to sit and survive in this position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Further stalling from Hall.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Hall continues to stall.#T5#
Matariki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matariki's body.
#T6##T7#
More hug and hope from Hall.
Matariki trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Matariki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall biding his time, controlling Matariki. #T8#
Matariki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Hall has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.#T10#
Matariki can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Matariki turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (4) Matariki
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Hall pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matariki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (4) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki working away.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall wants to control but Matariki postures up.
Hall is trying to work for a sweep but Matariki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (4) vs (9) Matariki
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (4) vs (12) Matariki#T13#
Hall wants to escape the position.
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Hall buck him off.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (12) Matariki
Hall wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hall postures up.
Matariki is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (12) Matariki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matariki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matariki is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki 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:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Egyptian forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egyptian has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Egyptian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Hall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hall feints and as Egyptian raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (0) vs (2) Hall
Egyptian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (2) Hall
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall pulls Egyptian in close to his closed guard and prevents Egyptian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Egyptian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T5#
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Egyptian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (4) Hall
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Egyptian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (4) Hall
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall is controlling Egyptian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Egyptian is working away from the top position though.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Hall gets back to full guard.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Egyptian being controlled here momentarily.
Egyptian won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Egyptian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (6) Hall
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall passes Egyptian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Egyptian is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall controlling the action here. #T12#
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall is looking to advance position but Egyptian won't allow it.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Well,Egyptian is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
More stalling from Hall.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Egyptian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Egyptian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (8) vs (6) Hall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian gets his hands free as Hall looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Our winner, Osiris Egyptian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Mamontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamontov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Mamontov defends it. #T1#
Hall stalling.
Mamontov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mamontov! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov is trying to control but can't.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is thwarting Mamontov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Mamontov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hall is staying active.
Hall stalling.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the pace.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Mamontov keeping control of the position.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamontov for as long as he can get away with.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamontov controlling the position well.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov tries to improve his position but instead Hall has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (11) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Hall 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.
Hall continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Mamontov can't escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall controlling well, preventing Mamontov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Hall tightening his grip on Mamontov, looking for the choke.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Mamontov just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T8#
Mamontov trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.#T9#
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov is trying to break free.
Hall controls the action.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T11#
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Mamontov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
Mamontov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
Hall is looking to advance position but Mamontov won't allow it.
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Mamontov#T14#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall wants to take Mamontov's back here but Mamontov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Mamontov tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Scott 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:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall moves into full guard.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Hall wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Hall controlling Barnes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hall#T4#
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Hall
Hall trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T7#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (14) Hall
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hall gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.#T10##T11#
Hall controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hall keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Barnes tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall 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.
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.#T14#
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 14 to 2.
Scott 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dee instigates a clinch.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Dee.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dee is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Dee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Dee gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Dee wants to counter with a clinch but Hall pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee gets underhooks to prevent Hall's takedown attempt.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Dee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall is trying to drag Dee to the mat but Dee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dee.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Dee looking for a takedown.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dee looks winded!#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) Dee
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dee is defending well.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T3#
Hall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Dee
Hall taking a breather here. #T4#
Dee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall'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.#T6#
Further stalling from Hall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T7#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dee for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Hall continues to stall.
Dee regains half guard.#T9#
Hall not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Hall wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Dee is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dee is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Dee#T12#
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Dee is trying to escape the mount.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Dee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dee is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Hall wants to take Dee's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 15 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan is looking for a takedown.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lucan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Hall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lucan's arms.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to hold on but Lucan pushes him away.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Lucan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hall shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action.
Hall regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to control.
Hall pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall gets full guard.
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Hall is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (5) Hall
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan is working away. #T7#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall just content to control the position.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Hall is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall is controlling the pace.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Lucan is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (8) Hall
Lucan wants to control but Hall postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall slows the pace down.
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 4.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kujawski (0) vs (4) Hall
Hall is staying tight to Kujawski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kujawski gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (0) vs (7) Hall
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kujawski wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T1#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from Kujawski to control.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kujawski manages to regain half guard.
Kujawski won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Kujawski is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Kujawski trying to get back to full guard but Hall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (0) vs (10) Hall
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kujawski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kujawski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kujawski wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kujawski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kujawski tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kujawski can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.#T4#
Kujawski is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kujawski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kujawski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kujawski working to try and regain half guard.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall prevents Kujawski from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Kujawski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kujawski (0) vs (13) Hall
Kujawski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Kujawski trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip. #T7#
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.
Kujawski wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Kujawski wants to escape the position.
Kujawski breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (13) Hall
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (15) Hall
Hall wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Kujawski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Kujawski controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. #T8#
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall advances to half guard. #T9#
Hall prevents Kujawski from improving his position.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kujawski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kujawski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Kujawski wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kujawski is looking to improve his position.
Kujawski wants to control but Hall passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (2) vs (18) Hall
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T11#
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Kujawski trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Kujawski tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall slows the pace down. #T12#
Kujawski struggling a bit here.
Kujawski is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Kujawski is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kujawski wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kujawski is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kujawski is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kujawski is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Bottles
Hall 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.
Bottles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bottles has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Bottles is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bottles trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Bottles keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Bottles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bottles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Bottles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Bottles
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bottles gets back to half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Bottles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bottles wants to get back to full guard.
Bottles gets full guard.
Bottles pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall pushing down on Bottles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Bottles is defending the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bottles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bottles is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottles avoid being mounted?
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bottles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall not doing much here.
Bottles gets back to full guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Bottles is keeping the position.#T5#
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall postures up.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Gym Heroes inform us that Bottles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bottles looking to control.
#T6#
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bottles for as long as he can get away with.
Hall won't allow Bottles to sweep him here.
Bottles trying to control the position.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bottles keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall prevents Bottles from improving his position.
Hall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bottles reverses the position - he's now on top in Hall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Bottles#SUB2#
Bottles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7#
Hall is controlling Bottles's posture.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (2) Bottles
Hall trying to control the pace.
Bottles tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Bottles defending well.
Hall controlling the action here.
Bottles trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Bottles
Bottles prevents Hall from taking his back.#T9#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottles can't escape the position.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bottles is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Bottles wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T10#
Bottles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall prevents Bottles from getting the reversal.
Hall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bottles is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (13) vs (2) Bottles
Bottles is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bottles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Bottles holding both Hall 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bottles's body.
#T11##T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall'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.
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bottles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T13#
Bottles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (16) vs (2) Bottles
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Bottles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Scott Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mamontov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamontov. #TD#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamontov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Mamontov is controlling Hall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hall forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall biding his time, controlling Mamontov.
Mamontov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mamontov
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Hall is pulling down on Mamontov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamontov controlling Hall's posture.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamontov trying to control the position here.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Hall controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
Mamontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamontov 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.#T7#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Hall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (2) Mamontov
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Hall'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.
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off. #T9#
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
#T11#
Hall avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Further stalling from Hall.#T13#
Mamontov turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (16) vs (4) Mamontov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (18) vs (4) Mamontov
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mamontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall stays in close to Mamontov's body and controls the position.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (21) vs (4) Mamontov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall working away.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall'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.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Hall is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mason#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Hall mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount. #T6#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mason#T7#
I would not like to be Mason right now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T8#
Mason tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Mason trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hall's arms.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Mason.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
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.
#T11#
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
#T12##SUB#
Hall working for a choke but Mason is defending well.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Hall is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mason trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Mason.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul shoots in and gets a takedown into Hall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Hall
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.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T3#
Hall pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T4#
Hall managing to control the position.
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall managing to control the position. #T5#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Hall controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
Elvul is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.#T7#
Hall is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Elvul 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. #T9#
Hall keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to control the position.
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.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Hall looking to control but Elvul passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Elvul seems content to control.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Hall tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Elvul is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Elvul is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Elvul prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elvul won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Hall controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hall has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall controlling the position.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall pulls Elvul in close to his closed guard and prevents Elvul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Pinales
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Pinales is defending well.
Pinales is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Pinales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Pinales
Pinales manages to get back to half guard.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (11) vs (0) Pinales#T3#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T4#
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Hall takes a little break here. Pinales wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pinales tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T5#
Hall staying calm.
Hall continues to hold on tight.
Hall continues to stall.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.#T6#
Pinales is trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Hall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinales's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Pinales
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall'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.
Further stalling from Hall.
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is taking a breather. Pinales 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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pinales! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (17) vs (0) Pinales#T10#
Hall controlling his opponent.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (20) vs (0) Pinales
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pinales tries to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Pinales rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Hall is hanging on to Pinales's back as he tries to escape.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pinales.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controls the action.#T12#
Pinales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (20) vs (2) Pinales
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
Hall pulls Pinales in close to prevent any damage.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall has Pinales pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinales manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (22) vs (2) Pinales
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Hall is posturing up here but Pinales has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hall has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
A pretty intense looking Javier Pinales took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 11 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Hall
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Hall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lucan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Lucan gets full guard.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Lucan is looking to sweep but instead, Hall has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall controlling the action here.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard but Hall has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (8) Hall
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T3#
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (0) vs (11) Hall
Lucan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Lucan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lucan is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (14) Hall
Hall controlling from mount.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Lucan doesn't allow it.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T5#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall fails to advance to Lucan's back.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall not doing much here.
Lucan won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Lucan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T7#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Lucan looking to control.
#SUB#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lucan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hall has his hands clasped together but Lucan extends and breaks Hall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Scott counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (4) vs (0) Hall
Scott trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I wouldn't like to be where Hall is right now.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall regains half guard.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Scott wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Scott is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to control but Scott passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (0) Hall
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott prevents Hall from improving his position.
Scott wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Hall tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott controlling the action here.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Hall is looking to get back to full guard here but Scott has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (0) Hall#T5#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is not content to let Scott control the position.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Scott is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#T6#
Hall controlling the position for now.
Scott not doing much here.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (10) vs (2) Hall
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Hall passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T9#
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (5) Hall
Hall content just to control the position here.
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.#T11#
Hall avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Scott is holding on tight.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T12#
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Scott is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Hall avoids the attempt from Scott to control.#T13#
Hall trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T14#
Hall prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Tyron Scott started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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