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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (0) vs (4) Gomes
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartwell avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Gomes prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes trying to control from Hartwell's half guard. Hartwell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartwell is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartwell won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Hartwell is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes 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.
#T4#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes is pressing down on Hartwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartwell is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Hartwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hartwell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount.
Hartwell wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hartwell defends it well. #T7#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hartwell is holding on tight.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes looking to control but Hartwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of Hartwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T10#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hartwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes moves into full mount! Hartwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (13) Gomes
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Gomes trying to control but Hartwell is having none of it. #T12#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hartwell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gomes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hartwell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes 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 59
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cerqueira is trying to keep an underhook but Hartwell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira trying to hold on to Hartwell's head to control him but Hartwell postures up.
Cerqueira is holding on to half guard well.
Hartwell is trying to control. Cerqueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking to advance position but Cerqueira won't allow it.
Cerqueira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hartwell trying to control the action but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira is looking to regain half guard here but Hartwell keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face as Hartwell controls the position.
Cerqueira looking for a sweep but Hartwell has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (7) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell wants to control the pace but Cerqueira is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Hartwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cerqueira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cerqueira shrugs it off.
Cerqueira is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is really struggling to control Cerqueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cerqueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hartwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hartwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira actively working from the bottom here.
Cerqueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Hartwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerqueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartwell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerqueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartwell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (7) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from getting a body triangle.
Cerqueira gets his hands free as Hartwell looks to control.
Cerqueira is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Cerqueira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cerqueira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Cerqueira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hartwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hartwell wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Cerqueira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cerqueira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (9) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Hartwell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cerqueira's guard. #T8#
Cerqueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerqueira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for submissions but it's allowed Hartwell to get to half guard.
Cerqueira trying to control but Hartwell postures up.
Hartwell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (12) vs (4) Cerqueira#T9#
Hartwell wants to control but instead Cerqueira manages to regain half guard.
Hartwell wants to pass to mount but Cerqueira is defending the position.
Hartwell uses his free foot to push down on Cerqueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cerqueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (15) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell is having none of it.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Hartwell avoids the attempt from Cerqueira to control.
Hartwell looking to control but Cerqueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cerqueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell trying to mount his opponent but Cerqueira defends it. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Hartwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (18) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.
Cerqueira has a hand on Hartwell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hartwell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (21) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away. #T13#
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hartwell.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cerqueira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira is working away.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hartwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerqueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartwell takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath Olin Hartwell 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 52
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Olin Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hartwell napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov 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.
Hartwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Hartwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Hartwell tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Hartwell is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Hartwell right now.
Kersikov'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 not allowing Hartwell to control his hands. #T2#
I really don't envy Hartwell right now.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hartwell trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hartwell is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Hartwell
Kersikov working away.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hartwell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (0) Hartwell#T4#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartwell 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.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Hartwell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (17) vs (0) Hartwell
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Hartwell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hartwell gets back to half guard.#T6#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (0) Hartwell
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling from mount. #T7#
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (23) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Hartwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Hartwell tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Hartwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (23) vs (4) Hartwell#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well.
Kersikov tries to roll but Hartwell sticks to his back.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hartwell looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hartwell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (25) vs (4) Hartwell
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Hartwell is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#SUB2#
Hartwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12##SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hartwell looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Hartwell pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hartwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Hartwell up and slammed him! Hartwell can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (28) vs (4) Hartwell
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Hartwell is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Hartwell wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (30) vs (4) Hartwell
Hartwell 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: Kersikov (30) vs (6) Hartwell
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hartwell from controlling successfully.
Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 30 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Hartwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hartwell closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hartwell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cartwright
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hartwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hartwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Hartwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hartwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choo Oi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hartwell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi pushes a forearm under Hartwell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hartwell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Olin Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
ge fails to land the takedown.
Gang ge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ge.#TD#
ge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hartwell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Hartwell
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#
ge drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick ge off! ge jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
ge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
ge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
ge is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hartwell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. ge is looking to defend but Hartwell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for ge! Hartwell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, ge taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olin Hartwell!
Olin Hartwell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hartwell forces Aoiki back against the cage and clinches.
Hartwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell wants a takedown.
Hartwell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Aoiki
Aoiki tries to bench press Hartwell off him but Hartwell keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hartwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoiki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hartwell's guard! Nice work there by Aoiki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (2) Aoiki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoiki is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoiki wants to pass the guard but Hartwell is keeping the position.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Hartwell is looking to sweep but instead, Aoiki has passed into half guard.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hartwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoiki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (5) Aoiki
Aoiki controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoiki gets to mount! Hartwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (7) Aoiki
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hartwell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Aoiki
Aoiki has the hooks in. Hartwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Aoiki biding his time, controlling Hartwell. #SUB2#
Aoiki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoiki keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Aoiki preventing the sweep.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Aoiki tries to pass.
Aoiki won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here. #T5#
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hartwell has his foot on Aoiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoiki controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (6) vs (10) Aoiki#SUB#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoiki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoiki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoiki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (6) vs (14) Aoiki
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. #T6#
Aoiki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Hartwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoiki's best efforts.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Aoiki 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.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
#T8#
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aoiki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (17) Aoiki#SUB2#
Aoiki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoiki controlling from mount.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Aoiki is controlling well.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard but Aoiki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (20) Aoiki
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Aoiki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartwell stops Aoiki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Aoiki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartwell 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.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwell is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoiki looks winded!
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Aoiki is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it.
Hartwell trying to get back to full guard but Aoiki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (23) Aoiki
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Aoiki prevents Hartwell from improving his position.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Aoiki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hartwell gets full guard.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Aoiki 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#
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoiki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (26) Aoiki
Hartwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoiki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (6) vs (29) Aoiki
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (10) vs (29) Aoiki#T14#
Aoiki just trying to survive but Hartwell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Aoiki is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell tightening his grip on Aoiki, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Hartwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hartwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki wins on points by 29 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Balopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartwell has Balopoulos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balopoulos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balopoulos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hartwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balopoulos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Hartwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Balopoulos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balopoulos lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (0) vs (2) Balopoulos
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Balopoulos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balopoulos has managed to get both his arms back between Hartwell's legs - danger averted.
Balopoulos preventing the sweep.
Balopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Balopoulos off! Balopoulos jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balopoulos is one step ahead there.
Balopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balopoulos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (5) Balopoulos#T2#
Balopoulos advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (0) vs (7) Balopoulos
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Balopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Balopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hartwell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Balopoulos.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Balopoulos has control of Hartwell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hartwell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos wants to finish this one by submission but Hartwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balopoulos. #T3#
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos has hold of Hartwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hartwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hartwell 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: Hartwell (2) vs (7) Balopoulos#SUB2#
Balopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Hartwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balopoulos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hartwell has Balopoulos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (9) Balopoulos
Balopoulos stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Balopoulos stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (12) Balopoulos
Balopoulos wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Balopoulos taking a breather here. #T5#
Hartwell is trying to work for a sweep but Balopoulos has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (14) Balopoulos#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Balopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balopoulos on the ground.#SUB2#
Balopoulos has hold of Hartwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've been informed that Balopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6##SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell is having none of it.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Balopoulos's attempts to control the action.
Balopoulos prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
Balopoulos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Balopoulos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Balopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
Hartwell 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: Hartwell (4) vs (14) Balopoulos#SUB#
Balopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Hartwell.
#SUB#
Hartwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Balopoulos wants to control the action here but instead Hartwell manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (7) vs (14) Balopoulos#T8#
Balopoulos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hartwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Balopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartwell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (7) vs (18) Balopoulos#SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for the choke but no joy.
Hartwell rolls, trying to escape but Balopoulos keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is persistently looking for the submission but Hartwell is defending it well.
#T9#
Hartwell turns into Balopoulos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (9) vs (18) Balopoulos#SUB#
Hartwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balopoulos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balopoulos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balopoulos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (9) vs (22) Balopoulos
Balopoulos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hartwell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwell regains half guard.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Balopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Balopoulos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balopoulos trying to pass the guard but Hartwell defending well.
Hartwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balopoulos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (13) vs (22) Balopoulos
Balopoulos breaks Hartwell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (13) vs (24) Balopoulos
Balopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Balopoulos escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (13) vs (27) Balopoulos#T11##SUB2#
Balopoulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.
Balopoulos trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartwell is letting Balopoulos control him for a moment. #T12#
Hartwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balopoulos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (17) vs (27) Balopoulos#SUB#
Hartwell working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for the choke from the back.
Balopoulos trying to control the action but Hartwell just sinks the hooks in.
Hartwell keeps control of the position as Balopoulos tries to break free.
Hartwell doesn't have the hooks in and Balopoulos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (17) vs (29) Balopoulos
Balopoulos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.#T13##SUB#
Hartwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balopoulos stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (17) vs (32) Balopoulos
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Balopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Balopoulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Hartwell trying to remain calm as Balopoulos controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Balopoulos has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (17) vs (34) Balopoulos
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balopoulos controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Balopoulos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balopoulos wins on points by 34 to 17.
Nikos Balopoulos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Brad Hartwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olin Hartwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Brad Hartwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olin Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Olin Hartwell is letting Brad Hartwell control him for a moment.
Brad Hartwell tries to stand but Olin Hartwell is controlling his head.
Brad Hartwell taking a break here but Olin Hartwell is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olin Hartwell tries to roll over but Brad Hartwell keeps him under control.
Olin Hartwell looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Olin Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Brad Hartwell has control of the leg.
Brad Hartwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Olin Hartwell is not content to let Brad Hartwell control the position.
Olin Hartwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olin Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brad Hartwell preventing the sweep.
Brad Hartwell wants to pass the guard but Olin Hartwell is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brad Hartwell fails with the takedown
and Olin Hartwell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Olin Hartwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olin Hartwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brad Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brad Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brad Hartwell controls the position for a moment.
Brad Hartwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olin Hartwell.
I think Olin Hartwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Olin Hartwell!
Olin Hartwell wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Olin Hartwell 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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