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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key is looking to clinch. #TD#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Key was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Key
Key keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams controlling the action here.
Key won't allow Williams to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Key looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Key
Williams mounts Key! Really nice guard pass there!
Key is looking to get to half guard.
Williams controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Key is trying desperately to improve position.
Key keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Key for as long as he can get away with.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Williams has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (0) Key
I would not like to be Key right now.
Williams continues to stall.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.
Williams is hanging on to Key's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Key has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Key is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GFY 106 U must B good w women
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eliz Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Gracie
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Williams is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams controlling the position from side mount.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Williams! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 104 I can go 2 bingo 2day
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
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 75 wins and 59 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Williams
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hughes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Williams rolls with it to try and escape but Hughes cranks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
GFY 103 Ad 4 Anthony Kedis dic
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 45 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables The Flamingo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to control the position.
The Flamingo trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The Flamingo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but The Flamingo is proving a slippery customer.
The Flamingo won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams pulls The Flamingo in close to his closed guard and prevents The Flamingo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams working a defensive guard but The Flamingo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (0) vs (5) The Flamingo#SUB2#
The Flamingo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams prevents The Flamingo from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
The Flamingo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Williams wants to control but The Flamingo postures up.#SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Flamingo's guard! Nice work there by Williams! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (5) The Flamingo#SUB#
The Flamingo is trying to control the position here. Williams has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will The Flamingo tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Williams jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams gave a mention to Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GFY 102 Wear What You Dig
Date: Dec 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 44 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Everett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Everett
Everett wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Everett has his feet on Williams's thighs here. He's pushed Williams off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Williams screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filmore Everett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Filmore Everett made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GFY 100 Fuck Albertsons
Date: Dec 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 20 wins and 38 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wiener gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Wiener manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener trying to control here.
#T1#
Wiener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Wiener desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Williams wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.
Wiener wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Wiener looking for submissions off his back.
Wiener trying to control from the bottom.
Williams prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wiener! Score +3 for passing guard: Wiener (0) vs (5) Williams
Wiener is trying to escape the mount but Williams keeps good control and instead manages to take Wiener's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wiener (0) vs (8) Williams#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Williams has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Wiener is defending well but eventually Williams manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Wiener has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 98 - I Hate the holidays!
Date: Dec 11, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cowboy.#TD#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cowboy sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy actively working from the bottom here.
Cowboy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cowboy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cowboy trying to control here.
#T1#
Cowboy is not content to let Williams control the position.
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.
Cowboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Cowboy is holding on to half guard well.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams is thwarting Cowboy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cowboy tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Williams 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.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Cowboy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Cowboy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cowboy is looking for a triangle here but Williams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Cowboy
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cowboy can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cowboy looking for a sweep but Williams has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (7) vs (0) Cowboy#T5#
Cowboy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Williams (10) vs (0) Cowboy
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Williams looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Cowboy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Cowboy is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Williams is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cowboy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Williams has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cowboy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Williams doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GFY 96 - With you I'm not shy
Date: Dec 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 32 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abner but Abner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Abner. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Abner wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Abner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Abner jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #T1#
Williams wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Williams trying to control but Abner is working 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.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#T3#
Abner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abner looking to control.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#SUB2#
Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams won't allow Abner to sweep him here.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abner controlling the position.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T4#
Abner 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.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abner's guard.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #T5#
Abner tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Abner wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abner tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
Abner is not content to let Williams control the position.#T6#
Williams trying to control from Abner's half guard. Abner has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Abner working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Abner has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Abner 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.#T8#
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abner 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.
Abner is still trying to improve position.
Abner looking to control.
#T9#
Abner trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Abner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#SUB2#
Abner working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abner has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Williams wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams preventing the sweep. #T13#
Williams wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
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.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T14#
Abner 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: Williams (0) vs (2) Abner
Abner controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 2 to 0.
Uncle Abner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Glomco Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 32 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hestler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Hestler
Hestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hestler is aware though and is defending well.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Hestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Hestler won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Hestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Hestler is proving a slippery customer.
Hestler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) Hestler#T2#
Hestler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Hestler pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Hestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hestler looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hestler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hestler is trying to control but Williams manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (2) Hestler#T4#
Hestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (2) Hestler
Williams keeps control of the position as Hestler tries to break free.
Williams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hestler is trying to break free.
Hestler just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Hestler wants to escape the position.
Hestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hestler breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (8) vs (4) Hestler
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Hestler won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Hestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Hestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7##SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hestler stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Hestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (8) vs (7) Hestler
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Hestler taking a breather here.
Hestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hestler trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Hestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Hestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Hestler has control of the leg.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Hestler is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Hestler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (8) vs (10) Hestler#T11#
You can see the frustration on Williams's face as Hestler controls the position.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Hestler staying calm.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Williams is being controlled here.
It looks like Hestler 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.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (12) vs (10) Hestler#T13#
Hestler trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.
Hestler staying busy and making it hard for Williams to control.
Hestler rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Hestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Williams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Hestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Will Williams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hestler trying to control the position but Williams manages to sink in the hooks.
Hestler turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (12) vs (12) Hestler
Williams is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Hestler is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Williams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Williams takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Williams waved his t-shirt featuring Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 121 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake looking to control but Williams passes into half guard.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Williams 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.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (5) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pancake has got his arm under Williams's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Williams has spun round into Pancake's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (7) vs (4) Pancake
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Pancake wants to control the position but Williams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (10) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (13) vs (4) Pancake#T3##SUB#
Williams looking to break Pancake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pancake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williams will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Williams is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Pancake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Williams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Pancake is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Williams looking for the RNC.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Williams avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Pancake buck him off.
Pancake is really stuck here.
#T6#
Pancake looking very determined here, making life difficult for Williams.
Williams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Williams is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Pancake right now.
Williams avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Williams has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Williams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Williams gets his hands free.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Pancake keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Williams keeps control of the position as Pancake tries to break free.
#T9#
Williams controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Williams has got one arm under Pancake's chin. This could be trouble... Pancake trying to control the other hand but Williams gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pancake has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
After the big win, Jack Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cowboy misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cowboy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Cowboy
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Cowboy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cowboy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Cowboy trying to get back to full guard but Williams takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Cowboy#T1#
Williams avoids the attempt from Cowboy to control.
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.
Williams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cowboy wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Williams wants to control but instead Cowboy manages to regain half guard. #T2#
Cowboy is looking to improve his position.
Cowboy wants to control the action here but instead Williams manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (8) vs (0) Cowboy
Cowboy regains half guard.
Williams prevents Cowboy from improving his position.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Cowboy is working away. #T3#
Cowboy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Williams has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (11) vs (0) Cowboy
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Cowboy has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (14) vs (0) Cowboy#T4#
Williams is not going to allow Cowboy to sit and survive in this position.
Cowboy is trying to break free.
Cowboy is keeping busy.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Cowboy buck him off.
Williams is looking to control Cowboy but Cowboy is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Cowboy is really stuck here.
Williams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cowboy tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
Cowboy is keeping busy.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Cowboy buck him off. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cowboy tries to break free.
#SUB#
Williams has the hooks in. Cowboy is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Williams passes his arm under Cowboy's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cowboy taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams very nearly forgot to thank Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) 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 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lilo Fan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lilo Fan (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams passes Lilo Fan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom.
Lilo Fan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lilo Fan actively working from the bottom here.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lilo Fan keeps working.
Lilo Fan tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.#T1#
Williams trying to control the action but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking to advance position but Lilo Fan won't allow it.
Lilo Fan trying to control here.
#T2#
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lilo Fan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lilo Fan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lilo Fan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lilo Fan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Lilo Fan is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Lilo Fan is working away. #T4#
Lilo Fan is controlling Williams's trapped leg to prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Lilo Fan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lilo Fan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lilo Fan is not content to let Williams control the position.
Lilo Fan is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
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.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Lilo Fan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Lilo Fan is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams is taking a breather. Lilo Fan 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.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lilo Fan (0) vs (5) Williams
Williams trying to control but Lilo Fan is having none of it. #T7#
Lilo Fan wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lilo Fan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Lilo Fan tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Williams avoids the attempt from Lilo Fan to control.
Lilo Fan is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams tries to control but Lilo Fan wriggling away.
Lilo Fan tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lilo Fan (0) vs (8) Williams
You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Lilo Fan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Williams working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lilo Fan is doing well to defend. Williams seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lilo Fan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Williams gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lara (0) vs (4) Williams
Williams tries to advance to mount but Lara denies him.
Lara struggling a bit here.
Williams wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
Lara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lara manages to get to full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Lara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Williams jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (7) Williams
Lara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Williams 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.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams is thwarting Lara's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lara 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.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5##SUB#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lara is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
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.#SUB#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.
Williams trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lara is tightening it up a little... Williams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Williams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Williams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Lara! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tiago Martelo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martelo is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Martelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Martelo, which made it look bad.
Tiago Martelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Williams.#CL#
Martelo rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Martelo successfully pulls guard.
Williams 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martelo sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martelo defends it well.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martelo keeps working. #T2#
Martelo trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams is looking to pass Martelo's guard but actually Martelo recovers to full guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Williams wants to control from the top but Martelo keeps moving. #SUB#
Martelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Martelo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Martelo looking for a sweep. Not yet Martelo, not yet.
Williams wants to control from the top but Martelo keeps moving. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martelo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (2) vs (0) Williams
Martelo pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martelo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Martelo is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martelo to get the leverage. #T6##SUB#
Martelo is working for a submission of some sort.
Martelo is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Martelo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Martelo stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (5) vs (0) Williams#T7#
Martelo tries to advance to mount 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.
Martelo working away.
Martelo trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom. #T8#
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Martelo is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams trying to control here.
#T9#
Martelo is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Martelo is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Martelo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams! Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (8) vs (0) Williams
Williams tries to improve his position but instead Martelo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Martelo (11) vs (0) Williams#SUB#
Martelo is looking for the choke from the back position but Williams is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Martelo trying to control momentarily.
Williams wants to control his opponent's hands but Martelo gets his hands free.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martelo's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (11) vs (2) Williams
Martelo 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.#T11##SUB#
Martelo working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#SUB#
Martelo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams won't allow Martelo to sweep him here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Martelo is keeping the position.#T12##SUB#
Martelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Martelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Martelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams wants to control from the top but Martelo keeps moving. #T13#
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom.
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.#T14#
Martelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Martelo looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Martelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martelo takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Tiago Martelo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Do Dim Mak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Dim Mak has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dim Mak jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Williams 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.#SUB#
Dim Mak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dim Mak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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Dim Mak working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
#T1#
Dim Mak is looking to improve his position.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dim Mak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dim Mak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Dim Mak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Dim Mak is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Dim Mak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dim Mak. Score +3 for passing guard: Dim Mak (0) vs (3) Williams
Dim Mak tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Dim Mak working to try and regain half guard.
Dim Mak looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dim Mak (0) vs (6) Williams
Williams is trying to stick to Dim Mak's back but Dim Mak is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dim Mak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dim Mak (2) vs (6) Williams#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams controls Dim Mak momentarily but Dim Mak frees himself.
Dim Mak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dim Mak trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dim Mak looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dim Mak (2) vs (8) Williams
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Dim Mak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dim Mak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dim Mak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dim Mak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Williams trying to control but Dim Mak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dim Mak looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dim Mak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dim Mak pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Williams 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#
Dim Mak has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Williams 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.
Dim Mak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dim Mak (4) vs (8) Williams
Dim Mak won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Dim Mak trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T7#
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dim Mak (4) vs (10) Williams
Williams postures up.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Dim Mak.
Dim Mak keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8##SUB#
Dim Mak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Dim Mak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dim Mak is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Dim Mak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dim Mak looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9##SUB#
Dim Mak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dim Mak has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams wants to control but Dim Mak is keeping him busy.
Dim Mak has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dim Mak (4) vs (13) Williams
Dim Mak gets back to half guard.#T10#
Williams is pressing down on Dim Mak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dim Mak is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is thwarting Dim Mak's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dim Mak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dim Mak is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Williams trying to control the pace.
Dim Mak is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Dim Mak tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dim Mak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dim Mak wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dim Mak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dim Mak trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dim Mak (4) vs (16) Williams
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dim Mak stops Williams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Dim Mak is looking to get to half guard.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Williams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dim Mak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dim Mak is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dim Mak is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dim Mak tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dim Mak is working to get back to half guard.
Dim Mak stops Williams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Desmond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Williams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Desmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desmond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Desmond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Desmond gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Desmond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Desmond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Desmond working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desmond is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Williams not doing much here.
Williams prevents Desmond from improving his position.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Desmond looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Williams pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Desmond (0) vs (3) Williams#T2#
Desmond wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams avoids the attempt from Desmond to control.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Desmond (0) vs (6) Williams#T3##SUB2#
Williams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Desmond defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Williams has the hooks in. Desmond is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Williams passes his arm under Desmond's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Desmond taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Naoya Li!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Li
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Williams is trying to keep Li in close.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) Li
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Li has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Li 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.
Williams wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving. #T2#
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Li is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams pushes down on Li's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.#T4#
Li tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Li is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Li wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams is taking a breather. Li 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.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li controlling Williams's posture.
Li's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Williams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (2) Li
Li is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position. #T7#
Li struggling a bit here.
Li manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (5) vs (4) Li
Li content to control rather than advance.
Williams is controlling Li's trapped leg to prevent Li from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams gets full guard.#T8#
Williams keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams 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: Williams (7) vs (4) Li
Williams wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (7) vs (8) Li
Williams is in bad spot here.
What can Williams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williams trying to control the action but Li just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Li 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.
#T11#
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Li wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Li controlling from mount.
Williams 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: Williams (9) vs (8) Li
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (9) vs (10) Li
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams 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: Williams (11) vs (10) Li#T13#
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li is still trying to improve position.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li is not content to let Williams control the position.
Li wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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