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Event:
GFY 94 - I should buy flowers
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 26 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (4) vs (0) Gardener
Gardener tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Shart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gardener is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardener, who protects the arm well.
Gardener tries to bench press Shart off him but Shart keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart working away.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Shart dominates the positioning.
Gardener has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener is still trying to improve position.
Shart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Gardener is not content to let Shart control the position.
Shart taking a breather here.
Gardener is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it.
Gardener is not content to let Shart control the position.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shart taking a breather here.
Shart advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (6) vs (0) Gardener
Shart trying to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Shart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gardener is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Shart is really struggling to control Gardener but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener tries to hold on but Shart postures up.
Shart controlling the pace for now.
Gardener gets back to half guard.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardener trying to control here.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardener is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shart's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (6) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shart.
Shart is in bad spot here.
Shart is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gardener.
#T5#
Gardener struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gardener controlling well, preventing Shart from escaping the position.
Shart prevents Gardener from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Shart right now.
Shart biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Shart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Gardener 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.
Shart staying busy and making it hard for Gardener to control.
I really don't envy Shart right now.
Shart staying busy and making it hard for Gardener to control.
Shart breaks Gardener's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (8) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Shart being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Shart wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Shart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gardener is refusing to be controlled, as Shart sits in half guard.
Shart controlling the action here.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg. #T8#
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Shart works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (11) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener wants to control but Shart is having none of it.#SUB#
Shart has control of Gardener's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gardener regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shart 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#
Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Gardener 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.#SUB#
Shart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Shart wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardener trying to control here.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Shart is trying to control. Gardener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart is taking a breather. Gardener 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.
Gardener moves into full guard.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Gardener is trying to keep Shart in close.
#T11#
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener is trying to hold Shart in close to prevent damage but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardener wants to control the action here but instead Shart manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (14) vs (4) Gardener
Gardener tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #SUB#
Shart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gardener is surviving well by controlling Shart's body position as best he can.
Shart controlling the pace for now.
Shart looking to control but Gardener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Gardener controls the position.
Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
Shart trying to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener gets back to half guard.
Shart is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shart is working for a submission of some sort.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Shart trying to control the action but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Shart prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Shart is keen to just control but Gardener is a slippery customer.#T14##SUB#
Shart 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.
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Gardener 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!
Shart controlling the action here.
Shart is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GFY 93 - The Doorbell of Love
Date: Nov 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 53 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the ropes.
Gardener has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hughes after a bit of a struggle.
Gardener goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
#TD2#
Hughes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gardener regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Hughes
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Hughes
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardener defends well.
Gardener trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener postures up.
#SUB2#
Hughes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gardener is defending well. Hughes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gardener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hughes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 24 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener has managed to clinch.
Gardener is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fontaine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gardener gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Gardener successfully pulls guard.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gardener 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.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in close to his closed guard and prevents Fontaine from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine advances to half guard.
Fontaine controlling the action here.
Gardener trying to control here.
Gardener is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Fontaine trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardener gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontaine is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontaine is one step ahead there.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in to control the position. #T3#
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Fontaine trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fontaine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine has Gardener pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Fontaine has his foot on Gardener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardener works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener 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.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Gardener is fighting to break Fontaine's control of his arms but Fontaine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Gardener 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.
Fontaine has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine managing to control the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #T7#
Gardener sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fontaine's guard.
Fontaine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fontaine trying to control the position.
Gardener pushing down on Fontaine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fontaine trying to control here.
Gardener works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Fontaine
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontaine keeps working.
Gardener takes a little break here. Fontaine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Gardener trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gardener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardener is thwarting Fontaine's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Fontaine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardener's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardener's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (5) vs (4) Fontaine
Gardener wants to escape the position.
Gardener manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fontaine's guard. Nice work there by Gardener.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (4) Fontaine
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Gardener is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine trying to control the position.
#T10#
Gardener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fontaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener is one step ahead there.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener 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.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass. #T12#
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully.
Gardener 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.
Fontaine controlling from the top position.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fontaine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine has his hands on Gardener's head, controlling the position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Fontaine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Fontaine is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener controlling Fontaine's posture.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine is pushing down on Gardener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardener is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control.
Gardener moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontaine preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 91 - Thrw out Larrys fruit
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
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 18 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 50 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dalton gets tackled into the ropes by Gardener. Gardener maintains the clinch. #TD#
Gardener manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener looking to control.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardener 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.#T1#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener 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: Gardener (2) vs (0) Dalton#T4#
Dalton has Gardener pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Dalton
Gardener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dalton tries to buck Gardener off but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Gardener trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Gardener keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton wants to control but Gardener postures up.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Gardener trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position.
Gardener advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (7) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton 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.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener controlling his opponent. #T7#
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Dalton wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton 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: Gardener (7) vs (2) Dalton
Gardener pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.#T11#
Dalton 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.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener 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.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. #T12#
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton passes Gardener's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton 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.
Gardener is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardener is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (2) Dalton#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (9) vs (4) Dalton
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Kael Gardener 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:
GFY 90 - Rim's cargo
Date: Nov 04, 2024 |
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 17 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 25 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Gardener pulls guard successfully.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Hole 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.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself. #T1#
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Hole#SUB2#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Hole is trying to keep Gardener in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener passes Hole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hole 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.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.#T3#
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Gardener pushing down on Hole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hole trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but Hole defending well.
Gardener is thwarting Hole's attempts to control the position.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Hole is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
Gardener controlling from the top position.
Hole keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to control.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Hole#T7#
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (5) Hole
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Hole controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gardener tries to bench press Hole off him but Hole keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Hole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hole 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener trying to remain calm as Hole controls from the top position.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Hole 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener is letting Hole control him for a moment. #T10#
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Hole dominates the positioning.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it. #T11#
Hole taking a breather here.
Gardener is not content to let Hole control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Hole controls the position. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardener has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Hole happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Hole trying to control the position but Gardener is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Gardener tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.#T13#
Gardener is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hole.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gardener manages to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Hole gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GFY 89 - Don't cost me money!
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 51 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardener quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Gardener#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Gardener defends the submission attempt.
Gardener holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gardener moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Gardener is trying to keep Hughes in close.
#T1#
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Gardener is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hughes 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.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
Hughes preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gardener controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Gardener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hughes pushing down on Gardener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardener doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener gets back to full guard.
Gardener controlling the position.#T4#
Gardener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Gardener#SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gardener 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.
Hughes controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardener defends well.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Hughes looking to control.
#SUB#
Hughes pushes a forearm under Gardener's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gardener is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
GFY 88 - Theft of the plant
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 16 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener forces Mack back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Mack pulls guard.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack is pulling down on Gardener's head. It's preventing any offense from Gardener, at least for the moment.
Gardener passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (3) vs (0) Mack
Gardener controls the position from side control.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is still trying to improve position.
Mack is not content to let Gardener control the position. #T1#
Mack is holding Gardener down, trying to stall.
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mack on the ground.
Mack is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener is staying tight to Mack's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Mack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardener wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardener laying and praying for a moment but Mack takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gardener controlling the action here.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
#T3#
Mack is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gardener is staying active.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Mack is positioning himself well to prevent Gardener advancing to mount. #T4#
Gardener is just content to waste time from the top position. Mack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mack 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.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack 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.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Mack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Gardener trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardener not doing much here.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Mack trying to control here.
#T7#
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardener is one step ahead there.
Gardener 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.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mack won't allow Gardener to pass to mount.
Gardener passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mack! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (6) vs (0) Mack
Mack tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.#T8#
Mack wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Mack has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gardener's lack of action.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Mack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (6) vs (2) Mack
Gardener looking to control.
Mack trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener controlling the position.
Gardener continues to stall.
Mack wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Mack wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Mack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Gardener controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Gardener 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.
Gardener trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mack wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. #T11#
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Gardener controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Mack trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mack won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener looking to control.
#T13#
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener looking to control.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardener haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Mack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mack stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Mack 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.
Mack trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 87 - Poop sticker
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 15 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener drives through and clinches with Fontaine against the ropes.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardener is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fontaine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gardener has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fontaine uses from the top position.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Fontaine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controlling the position.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Gardener is trying to hold Fontaine in close to prevent damage but Fontaine has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gardener is staying active underneath Fontaine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontaine uses his free foot to push down on Gardener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardener. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (3) Fontaine
Gardener is just holding on here. Fontaine manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gardener (0) vs (6) Fontaine
Gardener trying to control the hands but Fontaine won't let him. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fontaine controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Gardener showing good submission defense here.
Gardener tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fontaine trying to control momentarily.
Gardener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gardener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the choke from the back.
Gardener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Fontaine looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Fontaine is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gardener knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gardener for a finish.
Gardener turns into Fontaine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (6) Fontaine
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass. #T4#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself. #SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine is trying to keep Gardener in close.
Gardener sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Fontaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontaine, not yet.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Fontaine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (8) Fontaine
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
#T7#
Fontaine controlling from the top position.
It looks like Fontaine 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.
Gardener wants to control the position but Fontaine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Fontaine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener is controlling Fontaine's trapped leg to prevent Fontaine from advancing to side control.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Gardener is trying is best to control the position here.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Fontaine not doing much here.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardener is just riding it out for now. Fontaine eventually gives up the hold.
Fontaine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardener tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fontaine has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (11) Fontaine
Fontaine wants to take Gardener's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gardener 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.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fontaine is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fontaine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gardener tries to roll over but Fontaine keeps him under control.
Gardener is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fontaine prevents Gardener from improving his position.#T10#
Fontaine works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (14) Fontaine
Gardener wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
Fontaine wants to control the pace but Gardener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener tries to lock up and control but Fontaine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fontaine controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fontaine wants to finish this one by submission but Gardener is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fontaine.
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Fontaine has control of the leg.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Fontaine not doing much here.
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura here.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Fontaine wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine postures up.
Fontaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine 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.
Gardener trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
#T13#
Fontaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener has his hands clasped together around Fontaine's back. He's all about the action.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Fontaine is controlling well.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine postures up.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but Fontaine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (17) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to control but Gardener wriggling away. #T14#
Fontaine wants to take Gardener's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Fontaine wants to finish this one by submission but Gardener is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fontaine.
Gardener is desperately trying to improve his position but Fontaine has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
Fontaine controlling from mount.
Gardener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener 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: Gardener (4) vs (17) Fontaine
Fontaine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fontaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine wins on points by 17 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trip Fontaine waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GFY 86 - Liar or giant dork
Date: Oct 14, 2024 |
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 15 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardener looking for a takedown.
Gardener is trying to pull guard but Wiener has him pressed against the ropes.
Gardener is trying to pull guard but Wiener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardener changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiener fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Wiener moves into the clinch.
Gardener jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiener walks away with a smile on his face. Gardener gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gardener gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wiener jumps into guard, dragging Gardener to the mat.
#SUB2#
Wiener is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is stalling in the full guard.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Wiener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wiener has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardener stands and throws Wiener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (3) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardener 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 Wiener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wiener is looking to regain half guard here but Gardener keeps moving and retains side control.
Wiener prevents Gardener from improving position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Wiener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener tries to advance to mount but Wiener denies him.
Wiener is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardener wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Gardener taking a breather here.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Wiener is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wiener trying to remain calm as Gardener controls from the top position.
Wiener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiener regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (6) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
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.#T4#
Wiener wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.#T5#
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiener is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Wiener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Wiener tries to hold on but Gardener postures up.#T6#
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wiener is trying to escape the mount.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wiener can't escape the position.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Wiener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gardener tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Gardener controlling from mount. #T8#
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wiener is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.#T9#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Wiener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Wiener is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control but Wiener is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener is really struggling to control Wiener but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wiener wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Wiener has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gardener's lack of action.
Wiener trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiener is looking to improve his position.
Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gardener is keen to just control but Wiener is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wiener actively working from the bottom here.
Gardener is keen to just control but Wiener is a slippery customer.
Gardener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wiener won't allow Gardener to pass to mount.
Wiener trying to control here.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Wiener is working away. #T12#
Gardener content to control rather than advance.
Wiener is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard.
Gardener not doing much here.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Wiener is working away.
Gardener passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (9) vs (0) Wiener
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Wiener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener tries to control but Wiener wriggling away.
Wiener is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener trying to control but Wiener is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Wiener is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener avoids the attempt from Wiener to control.
Wiener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Wiener slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (12) vs (0) Wiener
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiener is looking to escape.
Wiener tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Kael Gardener 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:
GFY 85 - Hire Judith!
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 31 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gardener pulls guard.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to prevent any damage.
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Hestler controlling from the top position.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hestler 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.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler postures up.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Hestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener has Hestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gardener controlling the position.
Hestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener looking to control.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener pulls Hestler in to control the position. #T4#
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Gardener controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Hestler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener is trying to keep Hestler in close.
#T7#
Gardener is controlling Hestler's posture.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Hestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Gardener is controlling Hestler's posture.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hestler is proving a slippery customer.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hestler controlling him for the moment.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hestler trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Hestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Hestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardener for as long as he can get away with.
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Hestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hestler stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.#T10#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Gardener is pulling down on Hestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Hestler, at least for the moment.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hestler'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.
Gardener trying to control the position.
#T11#
Hestler wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (0) vs (2) Gardener
Hestler is controlling Gardener's posture.#T12#
Gardener preventing the sweep.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hestler wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Hestler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hestler tries to get out of the position.
Gardener stays in close to Hestler's body and controls the position.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Hestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hestler (2) vs (2) Gardener#T13#
Gardener seems keen to control Hestler's posture.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Hestler postures up.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.#T14#
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler advances to half guard.
Gardener trying to control here.
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hestler is keen to just control but Gardener is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardener manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hestler gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hestler takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Red Hestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GFY 84 - Manspreading YAY
Date: Oct 04, 2024 |
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 14 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cowboy has closed the distance and engaged Gardener in a clinch.
Gardener tries for a takedown but Cowboy manages to get underhooks.
Cowboy gets underhooks to prevent Gardener's takedown attempt.
Cowboy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gardener pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gardener wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cowboy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gardener clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gardener (0) vs (4) Cowboy
Gardener wants to control his opponent's hands but Cowboy gets his hands free.
Cowboy struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gardener defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cowboy's arms.
Cowboy doesn't have the hooks in and Gardener manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (4) Cowboy
Gardener pushes down on Cowboy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (4) Cowboy
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cowboy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gardener controlling from mount.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Cowboy is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.#T2#
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener prevents Cowboy from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gardener controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener'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.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cowboy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Cowboy is trying to escape the mount.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener wants to control the action but instead Cowboy gets a body lock and reverses into Gardener's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (5) vs (6) Cowboy#T5#
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Gardener is really struggling to control Cowboy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Cowboy controlling him for the moment.
Gardener trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardener is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (6) Cowboy
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Cowboy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardener passes Cowboy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cowboy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gardener in particular looking to stall.
Gardener wants to take a breather but Cowboy is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Cowboy is working away.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position.
Gardener keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Gardener trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom.
Cowboy trying to hold on to Gardener's head to control him but Gardener postures up.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Gardener passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (10) vs (6) Cowboy
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Gardener wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy.
Gardener tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T8#
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Cowboy tries to bench press Gardener off him but Gardener keeps the position.
Cowboy is still trying to improve position.
Gardener wants to control but Cowboy is keeping him busy.
Gardener advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (12) vs (6) Cowboy
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener wants to control but instead Cowboy manages to regain half guard. #T10#
Gardener looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardener trying to control the pace.
Gardener is keen to just control but Cowboy is a slippery customer.
Cowboy is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cowboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Gardener is keen to just control but Cowboy is a slippery customer.
Cowboy is looking to control Gardener's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowboy avoid being mounted?
Gardener content to control rather than advance.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position.
Gardener wants to take a breather but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cowboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cowboy is trying to maintain the position but Gardener is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Gardener is taking a breather. Cowboy 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.
Cowboy is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener moves into full mount! Cowboy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (15) vs (6) Cowboy
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cowboy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Cowboy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowboy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Kael Gardener 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:
GFY 83 - Ford Fuckin Ranger
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 14 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
#TD#
Gardener has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cowboy is trying to keep an underhook but Gardener manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Cowboy
Cowboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cowboy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardener pulls his head out easily.
Cowboy trying to control but Gardener postures up.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardener performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cowboy manages to get to full guard.
Gardener passes Cowboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is trying to control. Cowboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardener is really struggling to control Cowboy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cowboy! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Cowboy
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape. #T1#
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cowboy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener'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.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Cowboy is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Cowboy working to try and regain half guard.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.#T8#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Cowboy working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Gardener prevents Cowboy from getting the reversal.
Gardener controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Cowboy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Cowboy tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away. #T11#
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cowboy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cowboy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy 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: Gardener (5) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowboy trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gardener bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cowboy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowboy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cowboy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardener slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (10) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener takes a little break here. Cowboy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Cowboy is trying to escape the position but Gardener is controlling the position.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Gardener tries to move to mount but Cowboy blocks the move with his legs.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy 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.
Gardener trying to control the position but Cowboy is working away.
Gardener moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (12) vs (2) Cowboy
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.#T14#
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Cowboy wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Kael Gardener 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:
GFY 82 - Remember Jersey Shore
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
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 111 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener rushes Dalton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dalton is pressed up against the ropes. Gardener has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dalton down to the mat. Dalton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gardener clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gardener pulls guard successfully.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener is pulling down on Dalton's head. It's preventing any offense from Dalton, at least for the moment.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Dalton won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Dalton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (3) vs (0) Gardener#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Dalton controls the position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener 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.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton controls the position.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardener will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gardener struggling a bit here.#T2#
Gardener being controlled for a moment.
Dalton'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.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Gardener is trying to improve his position.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dalton is looking for a kimura but Gardener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalton to get the leverage.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Dalton prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardener for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Dalton controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Gardener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardener. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (6) vs (0) Gardener
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Gardener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (9) vs (0) Gardener
Dalton controls the action.
Dalton continues to stall.#SUB#
Dalton 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, Gardener has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dalton not allowing Gardener to control his hands. #T6#
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gardener trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Gardener rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Gardener trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gardener doesn't escape. #SUB#
Dalton working for a choke but Gardener is defending well.
Dalton has the hooks in. Gardener is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Gardener tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Gardener tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Gardener.
Gardener tries to break free.
Gardener trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gardener is in bad spot here.
Gardener turns into Dalton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (9) vs (2) Gardener
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Gardener content to stall in guard here.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Gardener keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #T10#
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardener sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully. #T12#
Dalton is controlling Gardener's posture.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
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.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving. #T13#
Gardener preventing the sweep.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Gardener won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Gardener slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (9) vs (5) Gardener
Dalton prevents Gardener from improving position. #T14#
Gardener wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton has Gardener pulled in close to control his posture.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 81 - That was grace
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 12 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gardener moves to clinch but Strdoza breaks away #TD2#
and Strdoza counters with a single leg into guard. Gardener didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Strdoza
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza looking to pass the guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener trying to control the position here. #T1#
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Strdoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza advances to half guard.
Strdoza wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardener doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strdoza.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Strdoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Strdoza prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Gardener wants to control but Strdoza is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza is trying for a kimura here. Gardener looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Strdoza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza 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:
GFY 80 - Money and bitches
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 11 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gardener jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Gardener looking to control.
#T1#
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Dalton passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Gardener is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton 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.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Gardener controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Gardener is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardener from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Dalton pulls Gardener in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton staying calm.
More stalling from Dalton.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton staying calm.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controlling from side mount. #T7#
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardener will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Dalton working away.
Dalton controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Gardener being controlled for a moment.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dalton 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton taking a breather here. #T10#
Dalton working away.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Dalton controlling from side mount.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Gardener manages to get back to half guard.
Gardener tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton controlling the pace. #T12#
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T13#
Gardener tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Gardener trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (2) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Gardener has given up his back here. Will Dalton look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gardener (2) vs (11) Dalton#SUB2#
Dalton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dalton not allowing Gardener to control his hands.
Dalton 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.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gardener trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Gardener buck him off.
Dalton controlling well, preventing Gardener from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton 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:
GFY 79 - I spent like $400!
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 10 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 37 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gardener keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gardener has taken the fight to the clinch.
Everett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardener just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gardener tries to score a body lock takedown but Everett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gardener gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Everett
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gardener in particular looking to stall.
Everett wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Gardener wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener stalling.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Everett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardener passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gardener trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Everett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Everett wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Gardener sits in half guard.
Everett wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Everett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardener wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gardener is pressing down on Everett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Everett is holding on for now.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Gardener has control of the leg.
Gardener trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
Everett tries to roll over but Gardener keeps him under control.
Gardener trying to mount his opponent but Everett defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Gardener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Everett 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.
Gardener is really struggling to control Everett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Gardener seems content to control.
Gardener is stalling here. Everett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gardener seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Everett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (2) vs (4) Everett
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener manages to work his way to half guard, despite Everett's best efforts.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardener keeps working.
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Everett trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Gardener controlling the position well.
Everett stalling.
Everett is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Everett wants to free his trapped foot but Gardener is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Everett is controlling the pace.
Gardener gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Everett looking to pass the guard.
Everett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Everett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (4) vs (4) Everett#SUB2#
Everett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gardener throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Everett's body to avoid the submission. Everett has instead reached around Gardener's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Everett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Filmore Everett!
An out of breath and clearly excited Filmore Everett thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 78 - How did U 2 Meet
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 20 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener pushes Fontaine up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fontaine prevents the takedown attempt.
Gardener gets underhooks to prevent Fontaine's takedown attempt.
Gardener is pressed up against the ropes. Fontaine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardener down to the mat. Gardener avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Fontaine darts in and clinches Gardener up against the ropes.
Gardener tries to pull guard but Fontaine holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gardener drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Fontaine pulls Gardener into guard.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fontaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardener defends it easily.#SUB#
Fontaine has his foot on Gardener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardener works his way back into a safe position though.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine pulls Gardener in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardener from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up. #T1#
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Fontaine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Gardener defends easily.
#SUB#
Gardener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardener has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Fontaine controlling Gardener's posture.
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.
Gardener trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gardener keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine seems keen to control Gardener's posture.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Fontaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Gardener is proving a slippery customer.
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
Fontaine is pulling down on Gardener's head to control his posture. #T3#
Fontaine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardener manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontaine (2) vs (0) Gardener
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fontaine trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Fontaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving. #T4#
Gardener is trying to keep Fontaine in close.
Fontaine content to stall in guard here.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontaine postures up.
Gardener is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fontaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontaine preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB#
Fontaine drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Fontaine off! Fontaine jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fontaine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fontaine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Fontaine controlling him for the moment.
Gardener seems keen to control Fontaine's posture.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fontaine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardener looking to control.
#T6#
Fontaine is stalling in the full guard.
Fontaine preventing the sweep.
Gardener pulls Fontaine in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener wants to control but Fontaine passes easily into half guard.
Fontaine is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it. #T7#
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Fontaine controlling the action here.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gardener is trying to control Fontaine's posture. Fontaine takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gardener! Fontaine is rotating here... this could be the end... Gardener is out! Fontaine has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine retains his super heavyweight title!
Trip Fontaine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GFY 77 - Plz esign that thing
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 8 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and pushes Hestler back into the ropes.#TD#
Gardener pulls guard.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Hestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Hestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet. #T1#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener 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.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener controlling the position.
Hestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gardener 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.
Gardener is pulling down on Hestler's head to control his posture.
Hestler stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Hestler 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.#T2#
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Hestler stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardener is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Gardener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hestler controlling from the top position.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Hestler content to stall in guard here.
Hestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hestler is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener looking to control.
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Hestler wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Hestler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gardener is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Hestler 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.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Gardener is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hestler being controlled here momentarily.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Hestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now.
Gardener controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself.
Gardener is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hestler trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler slips nicely into half guard.
Hestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Gardener moves into full guard.
Hestler trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler passes Gardener's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hestler wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hestler is looking to advance position but Gardener won't allow it.
Hestler wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Gardener trying to control but Hestler postures up.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard.
Hestler controlling the action here.
Hestler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Hestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gardener is trying to control but can't.
Hestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Hestler has control of the leg.
Hestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hestler prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Hestler controlling the action here. #T11#
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Hestler.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hestler.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardener manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener pulls Hestler in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Hestler postures up.
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Hestler postures up.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hestler is one step ahead there.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hestler controls the pace.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Gardener is pulling down on Hestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Hestler, at least for the moment.
Gardener controls Hestler momentarily but Hestler frees himself. #T14#
Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener 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.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hestler tries to pass.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gardener is heads and Hestler is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Hestler wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Red Hestler thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 76 - I got a Ween tattoo
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 7 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener tries to keep at a distance but Pawn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pawn is pressed up against the ropes. Gardener has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pawn down to the mat. Pawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gardener 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.#CL#
Gardener closes the distance and clinches.
Gardener tries to pull guard but Pawn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Gardener decides to pull guard.
Pawn preventing the sweep.
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.
Gardener has control of Pawn's left arm, preventing Pawn from doing any damage.
Pawn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener 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: Gardener (2) vs (0) Pawn
Gardener trying to control the pace.
Pawn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gardener wants to advance to full mount but Pawn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawn keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass.
Gardener 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.
Pawn looking to control.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Pawn is keeping the position.
Pawn is trying to control the position but Gardener postures up.
Gardener 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.
Pawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Pawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawn is retaining full guard.
Pawn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pawn managing to control the position.
Gardener controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Pawn controls Gardener momentarily but Gardener frees himself.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawn trying to control the position.
Gardener controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pawn keeping full guard, as Gardener tries to pass. #T4#
Gardener looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardener postures up.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener continues to stall.
Gardener won't allow Pawn to sweep him here.
Gardener postures up.
Gardener trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pawn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (2) Pawn
Pawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pawn wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Pawn being controlled here momentarily.
Pawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawn trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener has control of Pawn's left arm, preventing Pawn from doing any damage.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully.
Gardener looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
More hug and hope from Gardener.#T6#
Pawn wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener is trying to hold Pawn in close to prevent damage but Pawn has managed to pass into half guard.
Pawn prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Gardener is refusing to be controlled, as Pawn sits in half guard.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Pawn is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardener controlling the position for now.
Gardener is refusing to be controlled, as Pawn sits in half guard.
Pawn wants to pass to mount but Gardener is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pawn wants to work for an arm triangle but Gardener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Gardener is holding on to half guard well.
Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gardener regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gardener has Pawn pulled in close to control his posture.
Pawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener pulls Pawn in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener'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.#T8#
Pawn looking to pass the guard.
Gardener managing to control the position.
Pawn wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9##SUB2#
Pawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gardener managing to control the position. #T10#
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Pawn wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener is pulling down on Pawn's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Gardener's guard. #SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener pulls Pawn in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gardener.
Gardener 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.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Pawn from controlling successfully.
Gardener seems keen to control Pawn's posture.
Pawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardener is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB2#
Pawn drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Pawn off! Pawn jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Further stalling from Gardener.
Pawn looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gardener has control of Pawn's left arm, preventing Pawn from doing any damage.
Pawn wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener controlling Pawn's posture.
Pawn trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener seems keen to control Pawn's posture.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gardener is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T14#
Pawn looking to pass the guard.
Pawn wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardener holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener is controlling Pawn's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pawn gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pawn wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
GFY 75 - That's your ass
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 6 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gardener closes the distance but Hole moves to the side #TD2#
and Hole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hole. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Hole
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Hole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole controlling the action here.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gardener.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener 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.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gardener 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.#T1#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hole 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.#T2#
Gardener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Gardener looking to control.
Hole preventing the sweep.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (5) Hole
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole just content to control the position. #T3#
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gardener wants to control but Hole postures up.#SUB2#
Hole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hole moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (0) vs (7) Hole
Hole content just to control the position here.
Gardener can't escape the position.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener wants to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Gardener is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gardener tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Gardener wants to control but Hole is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hole is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gardener has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hole controlling from mount.
Gardener is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7##SUB2#
Hole working for a submission but Gardener is keeping him at bay.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hole avoids the attempt from Gardener to control.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Gardener working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Hole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hole with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gardener really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Hole avoids the attempt from Gardener to control.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Gardener is trying to escape the mount.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardener keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling from mount. #T9#
Gardener wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hole looking to secure an arm triangle but Gardener defends it well.
Gardener is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener tries to lock up and control but Hole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hole content just to control the position here. #T10#
Gardener 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: Gardener (2) vs (7) Hole#SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardener advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (7) Hole
Hole is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole gets back to half guard.
Hole has his hands clasped together around Gardener's back. He's all about the action.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardener pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole wants to sweep here but Gardener controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Hole managing to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hole.
Hole is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Hole.#T12#
Gardener trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Gardener stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole controlling Gardener's posture.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole 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.
Hole has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. #T13#
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardener's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (5) vs (9) Hole
Hole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (12) Hole
Gardener is trying to get back to 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!
Hole wins on points by 12 to 5.
Jackson Hole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 74 - Lives by an airport
Date: Aug 15, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 49 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gardener gets caught flat footed, as Snowstrinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Gardener
Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener looking to control.
Snowstrinski stays in close to Gardener's body and controls the position.
Gardener pulls Snowstrinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowstrinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski 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. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Gardener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardener manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Gardener's guard.
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Snowstrinski content to stall in guard here.
Snowstrinski passes Gardener's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gardener is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowstrinski.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Gardener slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowstrinski passes Gardener's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Gardener is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Gardener is having none of it.
Snowstrinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snowstrinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardener trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardener wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardener is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardener avoid being mounted?
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Gardener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski stalling.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
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.
Snowstrinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardener is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Gardener is working away.
Gardener is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardener avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardener sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Gardener trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gardener is trying to control Snowstrinski's posture. Snowstrinski takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gardener! Snowstrinski is rotating here... this could be the end... Gardener is out! Snowstrinski has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Olaf Snowstrinski!
A pretty intense looking Olaf Snowstrinski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GFY 73 - Imagn dragon deez nut
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 109 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gardener moves into the clinch successfully.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Gardener won't allow it.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake jumps guard but Gardener stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kael Gardener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake jumps guard but Gardener stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancake jumps guard but Gardener stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Gardener holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gardener to keep the fight standing.
Pancake jumps guard but Gardener stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to take the fight to the mat but Gardener manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gardener 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.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gardener to keep the fight standing.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Gardener has him pressed against the ropes.
Pancake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gardener is defending well.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Gardener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake looks winded!#T1#
Pancake tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pancake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gardener pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Gardener manages to pull guard.
Gardener is pulling down on Pancake's head. It's preventing any offense from Pancake, at least for the moment.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Gardener is pulling down on Pancake's head. It's preventing any offense from Pancake, at least for the moment.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener 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.
Pancake trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Gardener seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Pancake postures up.
Gardener looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Gardener 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.
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gardener wants to control the position but Pancake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gardener controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gardener moves into full guard.
Gardener wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Pancake trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gardener seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener 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: Gardener (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Gardener trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardener content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Gardener tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it.
Gardener perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Gardener content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Gardener is controlling well.
#T6#
Gardener works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Pancake
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Gardener continues to stall.
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener tries to control but Pancake wriggling away. #T8#
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake 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.
Gardener with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardener wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Gardener prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Gardener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Gardener passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (8) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener trying to control but Pancake is having none of it. #T11#
Pancake wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Gardener.#T12#
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardener has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardener trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Gardener is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener trying to control but Pancake is having none of it. #T13#
Pancake tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 72 - 4 entertainment only
Date: Aug 06, 2024 |
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 5 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 108 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardener instigates a clinch.
Pancake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gardener walks away with a smile on his face. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gardener closes the distance and clinches.
Gardener prevents the takedown attempt.
Gardener 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.
Pancake wants a takedown but no success here.
Kael Gardener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Gardener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gardener gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pancake.
Pancake jumps guard but Gardener turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Gardener gets underhooks to prevent Pancake's takedown attempt.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake is trying to pull guard but Gardener turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pancake tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardener just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pancake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pancake fails to pull guard.
Pancake looks winded!
Pancake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Gardener to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Pancake is working for takedown but Gardener is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pancake tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pancake tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gardener pulls guard successfully.
Gardener pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pancake 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.
Gardener has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardener is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gardener controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Gardener seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Gardener controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
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.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gardener controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardener is pulling down on Pancake's head to control his posture.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Gardener trying to control the position.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard.
Gardener is pulling down on Pancake's head to control his posture.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardener 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.
Gardener wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake won't allow Gardener to sweep him here.
Gardener pulls Pancake in close to his closed guard and prevents Pancake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pancake postures up.
Gardener has his hands on Pancake's head, controlling the position.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Gardener.
Gardener is pulling down on Pancake's head to control his posture.
Gardener 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.
Pancake trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Gardener manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pancake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Pancake
Gardener has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7#
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardener wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Gardener stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Gardener from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Gardener is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardener showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Gardener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardener has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.
Gardener wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Gardener advances to half guard.
Gardener moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Pancake
Gardener trying to control but Pancake is having none of it. #T9#
Gardener controlling from mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Gardener controlling from mount.
Gardener looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener'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.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Gardener is really struggling to control Pancake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener tries to control but Pancake wriggling away. #T13#
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Gardener controlling from mount.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 71 - Tim Burton REALLY sux
Date: Aug 02, 2024 |
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 62 wins and 21 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gardener gets control of Shart's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gardener will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (3) vs (0) Gardener
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shart'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart working away.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Gardener sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shart works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (6) vs (0) Gardener
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Shart content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Shart swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
GFY 70 - Clear your chache
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
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 3 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gardener gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Dalton
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.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton stands and throws Gardener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it. #T2#
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Gardener 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.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.#T4#
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dalton working away.
Gardener being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Gardener tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Dalton controls the position.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton staying calm.#T6#
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton staying calm.
Gardener struggling a bit here.#T7#
Dalton slows the pace down.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton slows the pace down.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
More stalling from Dalton.#T8#
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton working away.#T9#
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton working away.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton takes a little break here. Gardener wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton 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 Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton controls the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton working away.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener tries to improve position 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.
Gardener tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Gardener is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton taking a breather here. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 5 to 0.
Pacer Dalton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFY 69 - Unemotional Cowboy
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 45 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gardener enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gardener manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Gardener
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Gardener working a defensive guard but Hughes passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hughes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gardener defend it? Hughes steps over the head and cranks it - Gardener is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
GFY 68 - Why can't I read
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
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 1 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 45 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gardener defend it? Snowstrinski steps over the head and cranks it - Gardener is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Snowstrinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski! Olaf Snowstrinski retains his super heavyweight title!
Olaf Snowstrinski decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
GFY 67 - Billie Eilish SUCKS
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
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; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 45 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowstrinski in particular looking to stall.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener trying to control here.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Snowstrinski 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.#T1#
Gardener keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardener sees it coming and defends easily.
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. #T2#
Gardener is holding on to half guard well.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Snowstrinski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Snowstrinski 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.
Gardener trying to control here.
Well, if Snowstrinski 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.
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.#T4#
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is controlling the pace.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Gardener trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Gardener's attempts to control the position.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Gardener 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.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardener does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gardener is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardener avoid being mounted?
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Snowstrinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowstrinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardener trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
#T7#
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski stalling.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Gardener is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowstrinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowstrinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardener (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Gardener biding his time, controlling Snowstrinski.
Gardener'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.
Snowstrinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gardener gets his hands free as Snowstrinski looks to control.
Snowstrinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gardener's guard. Nice work there by Snowstrinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (4) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Gardener is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardener swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Gardener is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snowstrinski on the ground.
Snowstrinski being controlled here momentarily.
Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardener's guard.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardener wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardener avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Snowstrinski controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardener trying to hold on to Snowstrinski's head to control him but Snowstrinski postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Snowstrinski prevents Gardener from improving his position.
Snowstrinski stalling. #T11#
Snowstrinski prevents Gardener from improving his position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Gardener defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski 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.
#T12#
Snowstrinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snowstrinski.
More stalling from Snowstrinski.
Gardener is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Gardener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage. #T13#
Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Gardener tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Gardener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying for a kimura here. Gardener looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Snowstrinski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski! Olaf Snowstrinski retains his super heavyweight title!
Olaf Snowstrinski decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture is looking to clinch but Gardener is avoiding it.
It seemed like Gardener was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardener circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gardener looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Gardener pushes him off.
Gardener misses with a hook.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gardener connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.#CL#
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Gardener in a clinch.
#TD#
Couture jumps into guard, dragging Gardener to the mat.
Gardener controlling from the top position.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Couture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardener is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Gardener is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gardener avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The adventures of Gardener the control monster continue. Boring.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Couture is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gardener frees his head nicely. Oh but Couture has switched to an armbar! Gardener is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raphael Couture! |
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Event:
The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardener waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hutchinson.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gardener rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardener connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gardener just misses with a punch to the body.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gardener lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Gardener.
Gardener swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kael Gardener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardener punishes Hutchinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hutchinson walks into a straight right hand from Gardener.#CUT2#It looks like Jamison Hutchinson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Gardener.
Hutchinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gardener throws out the jab.
Gardener swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hutchinson.#T1#
Gardener scores with a punch to the head.
Gardener misses with an uppercut. Hutchinson saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Hutchinson.
Gardener lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gardener cracks a nice hook into Hutchinson's ribs.
Gardener fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hutchinson on the side of the head.#KD2#
Gardener lands a big uppercut and Hutchinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hutchinson looks OK. Gardener waves Hutchinson back to his feet!#ROC2#Hutchinson is rocked!
Gardener is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hutchinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardener weaves into range and cracks Hutchinson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hutchinson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gardener is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
A victorious Kael Gardener 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:
The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Gardener misses.
Gardener connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Vargas has been cut.
Gardener drops Vargas with a huge uppercut! Vargas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardener is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kael Gardener!
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MILF 94 Gardener VS Pai
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardener throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardener. That snapped Pai's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Tao Pai has been cut.
Gardener scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pai.
Gardener blocks a head kick by Pai.
Gardener appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gardener ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardener throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardener loads up on a big right hand but Pai slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gardener throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardener on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardener throws a hook but Pai avoids it easily.
Tao Pai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pai throws a lazy head kick
and Gardener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardener 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.#T1#
Gardener slips under a jab from Pai.#KD#
Gardener cracks Pai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gardener has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pai to stand back up!#ROC#Pai is rocked!
Pai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gardener counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
A very excited looking Kael Gardener 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:
MILF 86 Gardener vs Bloodgates
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Bloodgates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardener.
Nice cross by Bloodgates.
Bloodgates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloodgates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gardener throws a shot from downtown. Bloodgates moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodgates! But no joy.
Gardener connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodgates's hands.
Gardener pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardener uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodgates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodgates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gardener misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Bloodgates misses.
A big left from Gardener misses. #T1#
Gardener throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodgates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodgates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gardener lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloodgates throws a nice looking combination but Gardener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodgates.
Gardener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodgates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardener has time to react.
Gardener thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Bloodgates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gardener lands a nice hook to Bloodgates's body. Bloodgates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardener looks to throw the jab but Bloodgates is out of range.
It seemed like Bloodgates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Gardener misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardener connects with a body shot that sends Bloodgates's belly button to the back.
Bloodgates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardener uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloodgates throws a shot from downtown. Gardener moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gardener.
Gardener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodgates.
Gardener on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodgates throws a right hand that misses
and Gardener counters with a two punch combo.
Bloodgates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardener.#ROC#Bloodgates is rocked!#T3#
BAM! Gardener delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bloodgates like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kael Gardener!
A relieved looking Kael Gardener 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:
MILF 77 Frost VS Walls
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Andolini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Gardener.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Gardener counters with a stiff right hand.
Andolini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gardener is looking for the big counter here.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Gardener moves away and avoids it.
Valentino Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Andolini moves into the clinch.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Gardener.
Still in the clinch, Andolini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andolini throws an elbow that misses.
Gardener prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardener's elbow.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardener's elbow.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gardener misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Gardener.
Andolini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andolini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gardener lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andolini.
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Gardener.
A frustrated look appears on Gardener's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardener.
Andolini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gardeners head.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardener controls his hands.
Andolini is stalling here.
Gardener goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Gardener.
Gardener lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gardener. #T2#
Gardener lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Gardener presses Andolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gardener's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gardener misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andolini wants to stall.
Gardener swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardener working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Gardener manages to break the clinch.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Gardener sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gardener misses.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardener connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Andolini has been cut.
Gardener moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Andolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Andolini is rocked!
Andolini misses with a shot to the body
and Gardener counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Andolini out cold! What a finish! Gardener is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
After winning the bout, Kael Gardener 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:
MILF 63 Vinkovic vs Noda
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardener manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!
Saunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardener is just out of range.
It looked like Gardener wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gardener swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Saunders defending well as Gardener loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Gardener slips the punch.
Saunders wants to clinch but Gardener slips to the side
and Saunders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener digs a good body shot into Saunders's ribs.
Gardener fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardener takes one to the side of the head.
Saunders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Saunders throws out a powerful jab.
Saunders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gardener avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Gardener keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardener jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardener moves away.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gardener wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saunders misses with a hook. Gardener ducked under it nicely.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardener was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Saunders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Gardener.
Gardener takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Gardener lands a big right hand that sends Saunders crashing to the mat! Gardener stays standing though and waves Saunders back to his feet!#ROC#Saunders is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Saunders has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardener avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardener looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders tries to clinch but Gardener is having none of it.
Gardener is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Gardener lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Gardener misses its intended target. #KD#
Gardener lands a big right hand that sends Saunders crashing to the mat! Gardener stays standing though and waves Saunders back to his feet!
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Gardener finish him?
Gardener connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Saunders looks winded!
Saunders leaves his chin hanging out and Gardener seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Saunders crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
Kael Gardener thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MILF 48 Browning VS Machine
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gardener missing with a left hand there. Zelda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zelda swings widly with a right hand
and Gardener counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.
Zelda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Zelda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Zelda is rocked!
Zelda misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Zelda.
A little jabbing left from Gardener on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gardener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardener throws a shot from downtown. Zelda moves away and avoids it.
Zelda throws a shot from downtown. Gardener moves away and avoids it.
Zelda misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardener counters with a nice uppercut.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardener scores with a sloppy right hand. Zelda should have avoided that one.
Oh Zelda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Gardener misses its intended target.
Gardener drops Zelda with a naaaaasty hook - Zelda is in real trouble here! Gardener dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kael Gardener!
Kael Gardener 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:
MILF Playoff R2 Welterweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Gardener misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardener misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kokko misses with an uppercut. Gardener saw that one coming.
Gardener jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gardener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardener throws an off balance right hand
and Kokko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokko slips a jab from Gardener.
Gardener misses with a hook to the body
and Kokko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardener misses with a straight right.
Kokko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardener lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokko off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gardener throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kokko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Gardener lands a left and a right that send Kokko crashing to the mat, dazed. Gardener thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kokko is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Kokko has been cut.#T1#
Gardener misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kokko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Kokko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kokko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gardener cracks Kokko with a left hook right on the temple and Kokko goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gardener lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kokko is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
Kael Gardener decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Welterweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Gardener cracks Zelda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zelda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gardener finish him?
#ROC2#Zelda is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.#KD2#
Gardener lands a big right hand that sends Zelda crashing to the mat! Gardener stays standing though and waves Zelda back to his feet!
Oh Zelda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardener flashes Zelda a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zelda's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zelda crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gardener punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
After winning the bout, Kael Gardener 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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